The Role
Lead the curriculum at Cadbury College, ensuring high academic standards, mentoring staff, managing student progress, and partnering with awarding bodies for compliance and quality assurance.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Curriculum to lead one of the faculties at Cadbury College. This is a full-time, fixed-term role that represents an excellent opportunity to take on a senior leadership position, shape the curriculum, and drive academic excellence. If you are a dedicated leader with a commitment to high-quality teaching and educational innovation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
This role combines leadership with hands-on teaching, ensuring high standards across the curriculum while supporting both staff and students. You will play a key role in shaping the faculty’s direction, from timetable planning to staff mentoring and student progress reviews. With a strong focus on quality assurance, data analysis, and compliance, you will also work closely with awarding bodies and the college leadership team. Additionally, you will oversee student attendance and retention, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We are looking for a strong, proven leader with exceptional management skills and a passion for success. A commitment to meeting the needs of stakeholders and the local and regional community is essential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in overseeing Level 2 and 3 provision (T-Level experience is desirable), along with confident experience in managing a large team. They will also possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to motivate staff and students to share a common set of values. The candidate should have high levels of energy and stamina, fostering a culture that encourages teamwork and ensures students perform at their best.
Please note; There is potential for more than one position dependent on current curriculum planning.
Please note; There is potential for more than one position dependent on current curriculum planning.
Benefits
✅ Top-Tier Salaries – We offer sector-leading pay with some of the most competitive salaries around
🏖 Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential
🚀 Fast-Track Your Career – Take advantage of dedicated development days, career pathways, and talent schemes designed to help you grow and succeed
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – A healthier, greener, and more cost-effective way to commute
💆♀️ Exclusive Discounts on Onsite Services – Save on Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks, and more
🏋 Fitness Perks – Enjoy our college gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms to keep you feeling your best
💰 Generous Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with 23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles and 21.5% for non-teaching roles
🛍 Retail & Travel Discounts – Unlock exclusive savings on high street brands, local transport, cross-country travel. UNIDAYS, Student Beans and Blue Light Discount
📜 Free Will Writing – We’ve got your back with professional support for your future planning
💉 Free Flu Vaccine – Stay healthy and protected at no cost to you
🧘 Wellbeing Support – Access confidential counselling services and wellness platforms to support your mental and emotional health
🏆 We Celebrate You! – We recognise and appreciate your hard work with awards, recognition events, and celebration days throughout the year.
🏖 Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential
🚀 Fast-Track Your Career – Take advantage of dedicated development days, career pathways, and talent schemes designed to help you grow and succeed
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – A healthier, greener, and more cost-effective way to commute
💆♀️ Exclusive Discounts on Onsite Services – Save on Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks, and more
🏋 Fitness Perks – Enjoy our college gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms to keep you feeling your best
💰 Generous Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with 23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles and 21.5% for non-teaching roles
🛍 Retail & Travel Discounts – Unlock exclusive savings on high street brands, local transport, cross-country travel. UNIDAYS, Student Beans and Blue Light Discount
📜 Free Will Writing – We’ve got your back with professional support for your future planning
💉 Free Flu Vaccine – Stay healthy and protected at no cost to you
🧘 Wellbeing Support – Access confidential counselling services and wellness platforms to support your mental and emotional health
🏆 We Celebrate You! – We recognise and appreciate your hard work with awards, recognition events, and celebration days throughout the year.
About
Sandwell Family of Colleges is a group of educational institutions located in the West Midlands region of England, offering a diverse range of courses and programs to cater to various interests and career aspirations. The family comprises of Sandwell College, Cadbury Sixth Form College, Central St Michael, Professional Academy, Central St Michaels Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre. With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced teaching staff, and a commitment to student success, the Sandwell Family of Colleges provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, enabling individuals to pursue their educational and career goals effectively. Sandwell Family of Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We have robust policies and procedures in place to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all our students and staff. At Sandwell Family of Colleges, we believe that creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment is essential for enabling our students to thrive academically and personally. We are unwavering in our commitment to safeguarding and will continue to uphold the highest standards to protect the most vulnerable members of our community.Please note that as part of our onboarding process, you will be required to either undergo an Enhanced DBS check or provide your existing Enhanced DBS certificate if you are registered with the Update Service.We expect all applicants to be fully transparent about any information that may be disclosed as part of this check so that we can discuss it at the earliest opportunity. For more information on what may show on your Enhanced DBS check please visit: https://vetting.com/blog/what-shows-and-doesnt-on-a-dbs-check/ We reserve the right to close this job vacancy before the advertised application deadline.
Skills Required
- Proven track record in overseeing Level 2 and 3 provision
- Experience in managing a large team
- Exceptional management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to high-quality teaching
- T-Level experience
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Sandwell College aims to provide an exceptional, innovative, and inspirational teaching and learning experience for individual success, and to deliver high-quality education and training programs to improve life chances and economic prosperity.
