Job Description

Salary:

42,771 per annum

Location:

Accrington, Lancashire

This is a permanent

,

full time vacancy that will close in 6 days at 17:00 BST.

The Vacancy

HE Curriculum Leader Science & Technology

Salary:

42,771 per annum

Hours:

Full Time - 35 per week

Contract Type:

Permanent

Site:

Accrington & Rossendale College University Centre

Closing date:

Thursday 3rd of July 2025 - 5pm

Interview date:

TBC



'Would you like to be part of an outstanding College and a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'

Our Organisation

Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding career prospects.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Curriculum Leader for Science & Technology. The area is in growth and has plans to expand its offer to meet the needs of our East Lancashire employer base and beyond. Programmes running in the area are validated by the LJMU with whom the college has excellent partnership relations. The CL will lead on the further development of higher technical qualifications with a specific focus upon engineering, computing, construction and sustainable technologies. The majority of

programmes in this subject area are in the L&CIoT provision.



This role also comes with the following remission:

CL: 180 hours

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington & Rossendale College University Centre but will be required to travel across sites.

What You Will Be Doing:

? Teach up to a maximum of 630 hours annually, modelling outstanding practice

across the subject areas of engineering

? Lead on the further development of higher education qualifications.

? Work with the Dean of HE and the Registrar to ensure compliance with all College Quality Processes. This will include; regular 'in-year' programme and assessment reviews, validations and audits, liaison with HEIs and/or awarding bodies, external examiners, moderators, and the full implementation of the HE regulations and the College quality system

? Take responsibility for achieving the section's targets in retention, attendance,

achievements, high grades, and student satisfaction

? Support the Dean of HE with staffing activities in the curriculum team, including

timetabling, covering staff absence, monitoring teaching hours, assisting with goal

setting and conducting staff reviews if required.

? Ensure professional development activities are appropriately planned for the team

? Develop and share resources for the course/subject including maintaining effective links across college for resources

? Deliver enrichment and enhancement activities in line with

college policies

? Undertake required assessment duties in relation to student assignments

? Maintain comprehensive, up to date, student/course/subject records and provide information, as requested

? Be responsible for the appropriate administration of exam entries for the

course/subject and liaise with HE registry and external awarding bodies, as

appropriate

? Ensure close liaison and good communications with other staff in matters concerning students; supporting staff within the team in dealing with learner disciplinary issues etc

? Use College systems to track and communicate student progress

? Engage in curriculum development and planning activities, individually and as a

team, identifying areas for development and implementing innovative approaches to curriculum delivery across the programme areas

? Lead the interview process (where appropriate) and interview prospective students in line with College policy and ensure that all learners are offered appropriate learning routes

? Represent the College / Division at internal / external meetings and events as

appropriate

What We Are Looking For

? A degree level qualification in a relevant subject

? Recognised teaching qualification (essential) and Fellowship of the HEA or a

willingness to pursue on appointment (desirable)

? A higher degree or post graduate qualification or willingness to pursue

? Experience of implementing, monitoring and reviewing quality assurance procedures to ensure continuous improvements in performance

? Evidence of successful coordination of students and staff within a HE in FE setting

What We Offer in Return:

? Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme

? Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period

? Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits

? A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support

? Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards

? Free on-site parking on all College sites


Please visit our 'working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits

https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/

How to Apply:

Still Interested?

Submit an internal application form - closing date Thursday 3rd of July 5pm.


Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our

website*
Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

The Company

The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.



The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.



We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.



Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.



The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.



Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.

The Benefits

Pay & Conditions

Rewards & Recognition

Facilities & Working Environment

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion