Curriculum Leader - Centre for Higher Education and Access to Science

This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 21, 2026).

To take an active role in the planning and delivery of quality programmes within the Curriculum area

Must already work in the science department

To undertake the duties of a lecturer as per the job description and in addition
Coordinate the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) process, including standardisation activities
Oversee External Quality Assurance (EQA) activities, including managing Standards Verifier (SV) visits when necessary
Set up and maintain the Markbook structure to effectively track learner progress
Monitor compliance with timely Markbook completion and report any issues to the Curriculum Manager (CM)
Monitor learners progress against their minimum expected grade (MEG) and report issues to the Curriculum Manager (CM)
Support the course delivery team to ensure all learners meet or exceed their minimum expected grade (MEG)
Collaborate with the curriculum team to identify exam schedules and liaise with the exams department to ensure exams are booked accurately and in a timely manner
Ensure all key assessment grades are inputted into Markbook by the specified deadlines
Ensure all pressure tests are written and completed by the specified deadlines
Support staff and students in entering World Skills and Greater Manchester (GM) competitions
Conduct audits of student feedback and report any issues to the Curriculum Manager (CM)

Qualifications
Essential Criteria

Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards

Desirable Criteria

Degree and/or relevant professional qualification e.g. HNC/D

How Identified: Application

Experience
Essential Criteria

Experience of teaching within the subject area.

If a vocational area practical/industrial experience within that field.

How Identified: Application/Interview

Specialist Knowledge

Essential Criteria

Comprehensive knowledge of the subject area

Understanding of current educational initiatives

Creative and innovative approach to the development of teaching materials

Detailed understanding of IQA and EQA processes relevant to the courses offered within the allocated course portfolio.

How Identified: Application/Interview

IT Skills
Essential Criteria

Intermediate level of Microsoft applications particularly word and PowerPoint.

Willing to undertake IT training relevant to their role.

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of software packages such as Markbook, OneGrade and student record systems.

Familiar with using VLE’s and E Learning packages.

How Identified: Application/Interview

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