Head of Curriculum, Apprenticeships & Study Programme

• To be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the apprenticeships and Study Programme, ensuring the provision meets the needs of learners and employers, through consideration of the core objectives.

• To lead on the curriculum design and implementation for all provision. Ensuring that the curriculum meets the needs of stakeholders, including learners and employers.

• To work with the Head of Quality and Quality Lead to monitor the quality of delivery across direct provision, ensuring that teaching, learning and assessment are delivered according to the requirements of the education inspection framework.

• To work with the Head of Quality and Quality Lead to implement training, continuous professional development and development of teaching learning and assessment across the apprenticeships and Study Programme provision.

• To support teaching staff with the development of their teaching practice, including support of new teachers, ensuring that they are able to develop their practice in line with EIF requirements.

• To provide a shared leadership role in leading and managing the Company which will require attendance at key meetings on behalf of Runway Training; deputising for the CEO and other members of the SLT and undertaking roles and duties in addition to the core responsibilities of the role.

• Contribute to short and long-term organisational planning and strategy as a member of the Senior Leadership team.

• Develop, and agree the annual business plan for the delivery of financial and quality improvement targets and implement and monitor effectiveness reporting on slippage and mitigation to get back on track.

• Provide day to day leadership and operational planning in relation to direct delivery and  projects that are income generating, cost effective and quality assured.

• Contribute to the process of making external bids for funding streams and new contracts and undertake external presentations as required.

• Undertake annual appraisal and monthly reviews of staff who are direct reports including the day-to-day management and supervision of those staff.

• Conduct regular 1:1s with staff to ensure targets and performance is managed appropriately.

• Oversee financial management of contracts, planning, systems and controls within the areas of the post’s responsibilities.

• Organisation of contractual documents and returns to external bodies.

• To take a shared leadership role in managing Ofsted and other audit reviews.

• To provide support and assistance to all colleagues to ensure service levels and company objectives are achieved

• To keep abreast of changes and developments in the provision of products and services offered by the company.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and accomplished teacher who Runway Training will welcome into their team.

Professional experience, skills and knowledge

Essential Qualifications

• A management qualification at level 7 or above

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training) or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe.

• Assessor qualification (CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent) or willingness to work towards.

Essential Experience

• Experience of teaching, training, coaching or mentoring learners in a further education, higher education, apprenticeship or workplace setting.
• Experience of designing and delivering engaging learning programmes using a range of teaching methodologies.
• Experience of monitoring learner progress and providing effective developmental feedback.
• Experience of using digital technologies to support learning and assessment.
• Experience of working with employers and other stakeholders.
• Experience of maintaining accurate learner records and meeting quality assurance requirements.
• Experience of leading teams and managing contracts in a Further Education setting

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of AI technologies, automation tools and digital transformation principles.
• Understanding of current developments, trends and applications of artificial intelligence within industry.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship delivery and assessment processes.
• Understanding of safeguarding, Prevent, online safety and equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Digital Technologies or a related field.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Internal Quality Assurance qualification (IQA/V1).
• Coaching or mentoring qualification at level 5 or above

Desirable Experience

• Experience of delivering apprenticeship standards.
• Experience of delivering Level 4 or higher digital, data or technology qualifications.
• Experience working within an AI, automation, software, data analytics or digital transformation role.
• Experience supporting learners through apprenticeship assessment or End-Point Assessment/Apprenticeship Assessment.
• Experience of curriculum development within digital or technology programmes.
• Experience of remote and online delivery.
• Experience of working with Company Boards.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and effective interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Flexible, agile, prepared to travel. There is a requirement with this post to deliver workshops at agreed locations.
• Be able to engage and develop professional relationships with learners across a wide age range and a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Ability to set and work to deadlines.
• Calm, supportive, caring and able to consistently demonstrate Runway Training’s values of Respect, Collaboration, Empowerment and Excellence.

If so, would you like to be automatically invited to interview if you meet the minimum requirements for this role? If so, please contact [email protected] or call 01732 402 402 and we would be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Disability confident

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: [email protected]