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Curriculum Lead in Science and Access

College
Coventry College
Location
Coventry, West Midlands
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£40,249
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
3rd February 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1459812
Job Reference
CovCollege0034
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1459812

Curriculum Lead Science and Access

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £40,249


Are you passionate about Science education and ready to lead a high-achieving curriculum area at one of the region's most dynamic colleges? Coventry College is looking for an inspiring and experienced Curriculum Leader for Science and Access to Higher Education to join our dedicated team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our learners.

As Curriculum Leader, you will lead specific pathways across our Science and Access to HE provisions, ensuring the delivery of an outstanding quality of education. You’ll be instrumental in driving learner success, satisfaction, and progression, while supporting the professional growth of your team.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of qualifications within the Science and Access to HE curriculum area.

• Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment, fostering an engaging and inclusive environment.

• Monitoring learner progress and outcomes, implementing strategies to achieve and maintain outstanding results.

• Supporting curriculum planning, resource allocation, and quality assurance processes.

• Teaching key units within the BTEC Science qualifications, including:

o Unit 7: Contemporary Issues in Science

o Unit 6: Investigative Project

o Unit 12: Diseases and Infection

o Unit 4: Laboratory Techniques and their Application

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional who:

• Holds a degree (or equivalent) in a Science-related subject, and a Level 2 qualification in English & Maths.

• Has a proven track record of delivering BTEC qualifications with strong learner outcomes.

• Is experienced in curriculum leadership or ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

• Ideally has knowledge of Access to Higher Education programmes and experience delivering T-levels.

• Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication, and team leadership skills.

You should also be able to demonstrate:

• Expertise in Science education, including delivering BTEC qualifications and a solid understanding of Access to Higher Education programmes.

• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a high-performing team.

• A commitment to learner success, with a proven track record of improving learner outcomes and satisfaction.

• Innovative curriculum planning, ensuring teaching strategies are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with sector developments, including T-level delivery.

As a Curriculum Lead you will benefit from:

• Free on-site parking

• An excellent pension scheme (TPS) with defined benefits

• Generous holiday allowance/pay of 39 days annual leave plus 8 days statutory bank holidays.

• Discounted hair/barbering/beauty treatments at our on-site Salon

• On-site refectory

• Annual staff recognition awards

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Generous Employee Benefits discount scheme

• Eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC) 


Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post. You will be required to apply for a enhanced DBS check if you are successful.

(Please note that CVs will not be accepted)

Applications Close: Monday 3rd February 2025, 23:59 

Safeguarding Statement:

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of College life. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share these commitments.

As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

To read our Safeguarding Policy please use the following link: https://www.coventrycollege.ac.uk/policies-and-procedures/

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