Who are we?
Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college which delivers high-quality standards of education, we offer a full range of vocational, higher education and commercial training for young people, adults, apprenticeships and local employers.
We are part of Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond'. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact in Further Education? We are seeking an exceptional Curriculum Manager to take charge of our dynamic departments covering English, Maths, Digital Industries, and Foundation Learning. This is your opportunity to shape the future of education and be part of a thriving team that’s passionate about student success.
You’ll step into a curriculum leadership role in a forward-thinking FE college that’s committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity.
As a Curriculum Manager, you’ll lead our dedicated teams, driving quality, embedding innovation, and ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners of all abilities and backgrounds. Whether it's shaping pathways to higher education, employment, or personal development, you’ll be at the heart of transforming lives.
What Will You Do?
• Lead on curriculum design and delivery.
• Inspire and manage a talented team of teaching staff.
• Drive innovation in digital industries and foundation learning, equipping students with cutting-edge skills.
• Ensure the English and Maths provision continues to support learners in achieving their goals.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance our provision and reputation as a centre of excellence in FE.
We’re looking for a forward-thinking leader with:
• Proven experience in curriculum management or a similar role within FE.
• A track record of improving quality and achieving excellent learner outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
• A passion for innovation in education, particularly in digital industries and foundation learning.
• A commitment to inclusivity and the ability to support learners from diverse backgrounds.
We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.7% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
• Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight Sunday 12th January 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice, or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group, and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*Note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
