Curriculum Manager of Art, Design & Fashion Job at Capital City College Group, London

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Job Description

Salary
£49, 048 - £52, 026 per annum
Contractual hours
17.5
Basis
Part Time Permanent
Job category/type
Management (Academic)
Attachments
JDR003660.pdf
Job description

Westminster Kingsway College are recruiting for a dedicated and knowledgeable Curriculum Manager of Arts, Design and Fashion to join their successful team.

About the role:
The Curriculum Manager will be responsible for managing a department that offers a range of courses in Fashion and Art & Design. They will oversee a team of tutors who deliver these courses, ensuring that they are of high quality and meet the needs of students, employers, and the wider community.


The Curriculum Manager will work closely with the HOS, who has overall responsibility for the department, to develop and implement a strategic vision for the courses. This will involve identifying areas for growth and development, exploring new opportunities for partnership working, and ensuring that the courses are up-to-date with the latest industry developments.


The Curriculum Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the courses are delivered to a high standard, with a focus on excellent teaching, learning, and assessment. They will monitor the performance of their team, providing feedback and support where necessary, and will work with the college's quality assurance team to ensure that the courses meet relevant quality standards and regulations.


The Curriculum Manager will also have a key role in developing relationships with employers, industry bodies, and other stakeholders, to ensure that the courses are relevant to current and future industry needs. They will work with the Marketing team to promote the courses to potential students, employers, and the wider community, and will be responsible for managing the department budget, ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently.

The Curriculum Manager will need to have excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire their team. They will need to be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. They will need to have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Overall, this is a challenging and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students, employers, and the wider community, by ensuring that the courses offered are of high quality and relevant to current and future industry needs.

About you:
  • Experience in a leadership or management role, ideally within a further education or training setting.
  • A good understanding of the fashion and art & design industries, with knowledge of the latest trends, technologies, and techniques.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including students, staff, employers, and industry bodies.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
  • An understanding of quality assurance and regulatory requirements within the further education sector, and a commitment to ensuring that courses are delivered to a high standard.
  • A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to promote these values throughout the department.
  • A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.
  • A passion for education and a commitment to improving the lives of students and the wider community through high-quality teaching and learning.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to identify and address challenges and opportunities in a creative and innovative way.
  • Overall, the ideal candidate for this role should have a strong commitment to delivering high-quality education and training, along with the leadership and management skills necessary to drive continuous improvement and ensure the success of the department.

About us:
We are the largest college group in London. Our colleges include City and Islington College, Westminster Kingsway College, and The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London. We are committed to success through equality and diversity.

About Westminster Kingsway College:
Westminster Kingsway College is a further education college in central London with centres in Camden and Westminster. It offers a huge array of academic and vocational courses for 16-18 year olds and adult learners, such as A-Levels, BTECs, Apprenticeships, Foundation Degrees, Access to Higher Education, employability training and short courses. It also offers bespoke training for employers and specialist programmes delivered in conjunction with the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy.

Westminster Kingsway is an award-winning provider of hospitality and culinary arts courses. For over a century it has been at the forefront of culinary arts education in the UK, providing UK restaurants with highly-skilled chefs, front-of-house staff and management. The college can count among its alumni Jamie Oliver, Ainsley Harriot and Selin Kiazim.

Closing Date: 21st May 2023
Interview Date: TBC

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