Curriculum Area Manager

Care to Join Us?

At Southampton College, part of an ambitious and forward-thinking college group, we are committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences that transform lives. We are now seeking an inspirational Curriculum Area Manager to lead our Engineering, Automotive and Marine curriculum areas.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong people leader who can bring energy, clarity and purpose to their teams, support colleagues to succeed, and have the confidence to challenge, influence and drive high standards across their provision.

About the Role

As Curriculum Area Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for our Engineering, Automotive and Marine departments, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning and student outcomes.

You will work closely with staff, students and wider college leaders to create a culture where excellence is expected, performance is understood and acted upon, and continuous improvement is embedded in everything we do.

We offer great benefits including;

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Regular training and development

You will help create an environment where:

• Students are at the heart of decision-making, with a relentless focus on their experience, progress and success;
• High expectations are visible and consistent, for students and staff alike;
• Colleagues feel supported, accountable and motivated to deliver their best;
• Performance is understood and acted upon, with leaders taking ownership and addressing issues promptly;
• Quality and excellence are everyone's responsibility, with a focus on continuous improvement; and
• Teams work collaboratively, positively and with a shared determination to deliver the best possible outcomes for our students.

Duties

• Implementing all college policies relating to the management of learning, teaching and quality.
• To ensure that rigorous tracking and monitoring of learner progression, attendance, retention and destinations is in place and KPI's are met with a focus of 'at risk' students and early intervention.
• Input to product development and ensure provision meets the needs of the sectors, leading on innovation to inspire, guide and achieve successful developments and outcomes.