Care to Join Us? 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a flexible, passionate, dedicated and skilled Curriculum Area Manager at Southampton College. 

We offer great benefits including:  

• Generous Employer Pension Contribution  
• Regular Training & Development  
• Access to a Health Care Plan  
• Learning & Development Opportunities 

Key duties and responsibilities: 

• 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.  

• Working in conjunction with the Curriculum Director to contribute to development the team’s yearly curriculum plan and each member of staff’s yearly plan of action and providing appropriate records according to college policy.  

• Providing all data relating to examinations, statistics, assessments, entry and exit in accordance with College practices to the Curriculum Director  

• Working with the Curriculum Director on the evaluation and review of the curriculum and its activities.  

• Ensuring that all student progress reviews are of the best possible quality.  

Skills/Experience:  

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all ages and levels  
• Experience of leading teams    

Qualifications:  

• Level 2 qualifications in Literacy & Numeracy  

• Level 3 qualification in the relevant area of expertise (or commitment to achieving this in the required timeframe)  

• Level 5 Teaching qualification (or commitment to achieving this in the required timeframe)  

• Relevant degree and/or appropriate level professional qualifications  

Ideal Attributes:  

• Flexibility in approach  

• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines within a busy environment  

• Innovative and creative approach to work  

Partnerships and Reputation  

• Ensure that the college develops and maintains a constructive relationship with appropriate external stakeholders relevant to the postholder’s areas of responsibility.  

Health and Safety  

• Ensure that the Health and Safety policy and procedures operated by the college are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder’s areas of responsibility.   

Equal Opportunity  

• Adopt and promote a positive attitude towards equality of opportunity for all within the college and ensure that the related policies and procedures are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder’s areas of responsibility.  

Professional Standards  

• Develop, maintain and exhibit the quality standards appropriate to the post and promote a culture of integrity and transparency throughout all college activities  

• Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development and the changing needs of the college and its environment.  

• Be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the college and adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work.  

About Us 

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond. 

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation. 

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre‑employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.