Join us in inspiring people to succeed, by being part of our remarkable portfolio and product team to develop our outstanding curriculum and content.
We are passionate, innovative, and determined to deliver an outstanding teaching and learning experience to every learner every time, and our handpicked, trusted people demonstrate their specialist knowledge and expertise in everything they do. We are committed to quality and delivering world class curriculum, as well as being Ofsted Grade 2 “Good” and the UK’s Number 1 Training provider, with a true dedication to the Care and Education Sector as part of the wider Knovia Group.
Position:
Location: Remote
Salary: £33,000
Duration: FTC for 12 months - 36.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday
Interview date: 5th August 2024
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Curriculum Developer to join our Portfolio & Product team on a remote basis to support with developing outstanding curriculum and content across Paragon Skills and the wider Knovia Group, including Tempdent.
This role is about leading on the design, development and management of a portfolio of blended solutions, learning sessions and resources across an extensive suite of delivery areas. You’ll be working collaboration with the Curriculum Manager and Digital Content Designer. Bringing your experience in teaching, learning and blended learning methodologies you’ll ensure that all learning styles are considered when creating a curriculum that aligns with our pledge
to deliver an outstanding teaching and learning experience to every learner, every time.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive suite of blended learning solutions for Paragon Skills and the wider Knovia Group
- Accurately map knowledge, skills, behaviours (KSBs), and personal development criteria
- Embed personal development skills (such as resilience, communication, problem-solving) into learner journeys
- Design learning activities that incorporate proven methodologies (spiral curriculum, ATC learning models, flipped learning), promoting learner engagement and knowledge retention
- Ensure learner journeys comply with Ofsted standards and andragogy best practices.
- Publish quality content adhering to agreed timelines and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to build learning materials that align with apprenticeship standards.
- Provide tutors with resources for effective content delivery.
- Communicate curriculum updates effectively across the business.
- Work with a digital content designer to create engaging learning materials in line with our methodology.
- Use our Learner Management System to develop apprenticeship programmes and create engaging learning activities for learners with clear, easy-to-follow instructions.
- Adhere to GDPR regulations and all internal information and data security policies and procedures
Requirements
- Award in Education and Training level 3 or equivalent (essential)
- Experience developing blended programmes aligned with assessment criteria
- Understanding of Ofsted and Education Inspection Framework (EIF) requirements
- Extensive experience within the apprenticeship sector (essential)
- Strong project management skills
- Experience of curriculum development (essential)
- Ability to effectively manage workload, resources, and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator or similar graphic design software
Requirements:
What we need from you:
- Experience of creating blended programmes aligned to assessment criteria
- Understanding of Ofsted and Education Inspection Framework (EIF) requirements
- Experience of creating blended programmes aligned to assessment criteria
- Experience of working within the apprenticeship sector
- Project management knowledge
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise own workload, resources and time effectively to deliver to agreed targets and deadlines
Other information:
We are proud to offer a suite of Paragon Choices which are optional benefits including life assurance and income protection and core benefits below;
- 20 days annual leave - increasing with length of service and a holiday purchase scheme
- 3 Paragon Days for our Operational December Closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays
- Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives
- Perkbox – a suite of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
- Recognition and long service awards to celebrate our colleagues
We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.
To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team.
Paragon Skills is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Dependant on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.