Programme Area Leader- Health and Life Sciences (2024 / CS039)

This exciting opportunity will involve leading the curriculum department of Health and Life Sciences which includes management of Care, Childcare and training and Leisure. The role will be to deliver an ambitious curriculum to all by working alongside the Curriculum Manager and Director to contribute towards the achievement of the College's mission, vision and strategic objectives and targets.

You will work flexibly and efficiently to maintain the highest professional standards in the delivery of allocated teaching programmes, including the associated leadership, organisational, coordination and administrative responsibility.

The college mission is to 'Enrich lives through transformative education.' and to meet this vision we are looking for an ambitious individual to support further growth of our highly successful curriculum offer, whilst monitoring data and working towards the departmental objectives and KPI's. We are looking for someone with curriculum expertise in one or more of the related areas, who is also pro-active at finding opportunities to build partnerships with key stakeholders. Quality is paramount to what we do at East Durham College, and this includes having students at the heart of what we do.

Hold a level 5 or degree in relevant subject area.
Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent or willing to work towards within 12 months.
A minimum of a level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE).
Significant vocational experience in one of the areas of health, Childcare, Social Care or Sport.
Experience of successfully teaching a vocational / curriculum. subject across a range of levels.
Experience of successfully leading individuals.
Working knowledge of FE Sector, funding streams and curriculum design.
Knowledge of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Knowledge of awarding organisation procedures and practices.
Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
Ability to monitor and analyse data.
Good report writing skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
What we offer

40 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
Teacher Pension Scheme with up to 23.68% employer contributions.
Free Gym Membership.
Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
3 days paid emergency leave per year.
Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
Free onsite parking.
On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
Cycle to work scheme and much more.
About EDC

There's never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at East Durham College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities, and further investment still to come the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students. East Durham College provides access to education for all, with pathways through stages of learning across a broad offer and with close alignment to employment opportunities in the North East region. Plus, the College recently gained its fourth 'GOOD' Ofsted rating in a row.

The College is split over 3 campuses with a very board offer of courses, from general FE, and A-level to specialist land based and technical provisions there is something for everyone. As a member of the team here at East Durham College you will have access to a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, Free Gym (Willerby Grove Campus), Free parking and much more.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As part of that ethos, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.

At East Durham College we follow Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

East Durham College is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we operate a guaranteed interview scheme. If you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

East Durham College is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident.

East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, therefore this role requires an Enhanced DBS check.