Assistant Curriculum Manager - Built Environment & Motor Vehicle

Assistant Curriculum Manager - Built Environment & Motor Vehicle

FE College in East Hertfordshire

36 hours per week Monday to Friday

£25.00 - £35.00 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

An established Further Education College in East Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Assistant Curriculum Manager to join its Built Environment and Motor Vehicle curriculum area on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Further Education professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding learner outcomes and supporting curriculum excellence. Working closely with the Curriculum Manager, you will help lead improvements in teaching, learning and assessment while providing operational support across a busy and dynamic curriculum area.

The Role

As Assistant Curriculum Manager, you will support the day-to-day management of the Built Environment and Motor Vehicle department, helping to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and student engagement.

You will analyse learner performance, monitor attendance and achievement, support curriculum planning, mentor colleagues and coordinate interventions to improve learner success. Acting as a key support to the Curriculum Manager, you will help ensure continuity of leadership and contribute to the ongoing development of both staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Curriculum Manager in driving continuous improvement across teaching, learning and assessment.
• Conduct lesson observations, learning walks, peer reviews and curriculum audits.
• Analyse learner progress, attendance and achievement data to identify trends and implement improvement strategies.
• Develop and coordinate action plans for learners requiring additional support.
• Promote high levels of attendance, punctuality, behaviour and learner engagement.
• Support curriculum planning, timetabling and operational delivery.
• Monitor key performance indicators including retention, achievement, progression and attendance.
• Coach and mentor teaching staff, encouraging the sharing of good practice.
• Work collaboratively with cross-college support services to enhance the learner experience.
• Represent the curriculum area at Open Days, Information Evenings and student recruitment events.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusive practice at all times.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of teaching expertise, leadership potential and a passion for improving learner outcomes.

Essential

• Minimum Level 4 teaching qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Proven teaching or training experience within a relevant vocational or educational setting.
• Strong industry knowledge with practical, hands-on experience.
• Experience contributing to curriculum improvement and positive learner outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A flexible, proactive and professional approach with a strong commitment to safeguarding.

Desirable

• Experience working within Further Education.
• Knowledge of Built Environment and/or Motor Vehicle education.
• Experience of improving standards against Ofsted expectations.
• Supervisory or management qualification.
• Assessor and/or Internal Verifier (IV) qualifications, or willingness to achieve them.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate of £25.00 - £35.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time temporary assignment, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established Further Education college.
• Supportive working environment with the opportunity to make a real impact on learner achievement.
• Gain valuable leadership experience within a specialist vocational curriculum area.

If you're an experienced Further Education professional looking for your next opportunity and are passionate about supporting both staff and learners to achieve their best, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person