Join Dv8’s Management Team as the Assistant Curriculum and Quality Manager (with

Media teaching and curriculum area responsibilities)

Dv8 Sussex is a specialist creative and digital skills provider that supports young people in Sussex with personalised, industry-led training. Heading into our 14th year, our programmes have enabled many thousands of young people into employment, enterprise, volunteering, further and higher education.

Dv8 Sussex offers young people the chance to develop skills in a supportive and ambitious environment where there are continual opportunities to work and think differently. We believe in education that develops skills to think creatively, solve problems, adapt to changes and work outside the box. We aim to be the bridge between education and work; to support young people into successful careers within the Creative Industries and embed a positive, Growth Mindset philosophy that they will take into both work and life.

Assistant Curriculum and Quality Manager – Who am I?

I am a dynamic and passionate individual, committed to innovation and excellence within education. I am resilient and driven, with a positive growth mindset and a desire to assistant and develop a unique provision that sits between Further Education and the Work Based Learning Sector.

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Curriculum & Quality Manager post outline

The Lead and Assistant Curriculum & Quality Managers (CQM) will be responsible for overseeing the development, delivery and continual improvement of our teaching, learning and assessment across all strands of our 16-19 Study Programme delivery, Apprenticeships and Traineeships. The Assistant Curriculum & Quality Manager position is varied in scope, including the management and oversight of curriculum and teaching teams, overseeing Dv8’s curriculum development strategy, assisting on TLA quality assurance and improvement and becoming a key driver for the organisation on our journey to becoming an Ofsted recognised ‘Outstanding’ provider of creative & digital education for all.

The post-holder will be support the Curriculum and Quality Manager to lead the organisational, internal quality assurance (IQA) and assessment infrastructure, and the development of innovative, industry-led curricula that inspire and engage young people – from those with significant barriers to learning through to those with advanced gifts and talents in creativity.

The successful candidate will be forward thinking with a demonstrable history of developing creative teaching and innovative learning programmes, with a focus on vocational, professional, work-based or technical education.

The ability to manage people and systems within an environment facing frequent shifts in government educational policy is vital as is ensuring excellence in the teaching of traditional core subjects such as English, mathematics, ICT and employability skills.

This year Dv8 will deliver to 9 cohorts of 16-19 Study Programme students in Brighton and 6 cohorts in Bexhill totaling around 170 students between two centres in Brighton and Bexhill.

We will also be delivering a range of 14-16 provision, working with a variety of schools in Sussex to offer engaging, creative and employability led programmes for young people at risk of exclusion or not achieving in mainstream education.

Our Work Based Learning team will be delivering both Traineeships and Apprenticeships to approximately 20 trainees and 15 apprentices across Sussex next year.

The Assistant Curriculum and Quality Manager will work with a small and talented group of Curriculum Area Leads (CALs), who manage tutors across Music, Media, Fashion, Live Events, work-based learning and digital marketing qualifications, as well as English and maths. The CAL team, Lead and Assistant Curriculum and Quality Manager and Student Support Manager make up the Teaching, Learning and Assessment team leading provision across both the Brighton and Bexhill campuses.

Dv8 prides itself on offering a real alternative to traditional Further Education for young people who want real world skills and experience to provide them with the right skills and experience to move on into careers in creativity. Our tutors must match high-level teaching and engagement skills with real world industry experience and our courses provide opportunities to develop

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enterprise and team-work skills as well as meet and work with employers, through client briefs, course projects and work- placements.

This is a challenging role for a candidate with ambition, experience, knowledge and drive who wants to make a big difference in a young and developing organisation.

Assistant Curriculum and Quality Manager Job Specification

Salary: £26-28kContract type: Permanent 52 weeks - Part or Full Time (combined with some CAL/teaching responsibility)Reporting to: Lead Curriculum and Quality Manager Responsible For: Media, Fashion and Vocational Key Stage 4 Tutors and Work Based Learning CALBased in: Brighton and BexhillClosing Date: Friday 9th Sept

Key responsibilities associated with the job role:

Assistant to Lead Curriculum and Quality Manager:

In association with the Curriculum Quality Manager and Head of Student Support, form the TLA Leadership Team, supporting the development and continual improvement of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA) at Dv8

Support Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA) teams at Dv8 Sussex, across two sites in Brighton and Bexhill. Set high standards and expectations for all aspects of delivery relating to the Quality of TLA and Outcomes for Learners in both classroom and workplace learning and ensuring staff are supported to meet these expectations

Line manage, Media (Brighton and Bexhill), Fashion Tutor (Brighton), Vocational Key Stage 4 lead tutors and Work Based Learning CAL

Assist Head of Student Support in joint development of PSDBW/progression curriculum

Jointly assistant on the recruitment and selection process of new teaching staff for 16-19 Study Programmes and work-based learning at Dv8.

Delivery of Teaching and Learning

Lead 10 hours per week of classroom delivery as part of Dv8’s Level 2 Media programme in Brighton and Bexhill.

Drive forward continual improvement:

Jointly assistant on key areas of the Self Assessment Report (SAR), Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), and the annual quality cycle relating to the quality of TLA, outcomes for learners and aspects of leadership & management across the organisation.

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Use key data relating to student engagement, progress, achievement and progression to identify areas of strength and weakness within the provision and use as a benchmark to map and drive forward continual improvement.

Support the development of a robust staff CPD programme with demonstrable impact on the quality of TLA throughout the organisation.

As part of the TLA management team, assist with the development and implementation of all relevant quality improvement processes mapped to the Ofsted Common Inspection Framework that impact on TLA; Leadership and Management; and student’s engagement, achievement and progression whilst at Dv8.

Ensuring all relevant quality and compliance processes are in place relevant to awarding body specifications and that all external verification visits and submissions are effectively managed.

Assist the Observation of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLA) process, ensuring the observation process is both supportive to staff and impactful in driving forward improvement.

Work within the TLA Leadership Team to support organisational TLA strategy and culture within teaching teams

Work within the TLA leadership team to develop a culture in which achievements in teaching are recognised and rewarded, including promoting initial and continuing professional development in teaching for all staff with teaching responsibilities; assist in initiatives to identify, mentor and develop future tutors and teachers; and supporting and encouraging research into teaching and learning within Dv8

Support the development and delivery of Dv8 Inset Days content and presentation

Work within the TLA Leadership Team to develop new areas of teaching and learning provision as business needs require

Work within the TLA Leadership Team to support organisational aims to be an Ofsted Outstanding provider of teaching and learning programmes.

Work within the TLA leadership team to develop and deliver key TLA policies and procedures relating to TLA and learner achievement.

Represent Dv8 at educational and creative sector events as required and promote the service positively at all times.

Ensure quality of delivery, support and tracking of learner progress

Assist the Lead Curriculum and Quality Manager to ensure robust and effective teaching, learning and assessment processes are in place to support learners of all levels and abilities to achieve, with demonstrable impact on student progress, achievement and tracking of achievement.

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Assist in ensuring effective Initial Assessment processes are in place to identify students need and used to design individual programmes of learning mapped into the student Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

Assist in ensuring all processes for recording and tracking the full learner journey, including the ILP and e-portfolio systems, are effective, support students in their learning and are in line with funding audit requirements.

Jointly work with the Student Support teams to ensure provision is both identifying and supporting ‘at risk’, EBSD and SEN students to progress and achieve all programme aims.

Jointly work with Student Support and Progression Coaching teams to embed Personal and Social Development within the curriculum and positively develop strategies to manage Behaviour and Welfare of all students

Assist on curriculum development

Jointly oversee the development of all course curricula that will stretch, challenge and inspire students and provide skills relevant to the local job market as well as meet the requirements of funders and awarding bodies

Ensure Dv8’s ethos of practical, experiential and industry assistant learning is maintained throughout all programmes.

Jointly work with curriculum teams to develop schemes of work, which embed employer project briefs, opportunities to develop enterprise skills and feature regular employer, artist or culturally enriching visits and trips.

Jointly develop and disseminate shared best practice in teaching, learning and assessment and develop TLA resources for use across all areas of provision

Assist on the development of e-learning strategies across provision, including development of a college-wide VLE

Learner Voice and Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG)

Jointly work with the Head of Student Support to ensure that the learner’s voice is both heard and used to directly influence provision through ongoing student feedback.

Jointly work with Head of Student Support to develop clear advice and guidance on a range of valid progression routes, including developing links with UCAS, local HE and FE providers, as well as other local careers advisors, training providers and employers

Safeguarding

Ensure safeguarding is a paramount priority at all times and that all curriculum teams ensure the highest level of safety and care for students. Be prepared to take on assistant safeguard responsibilities, in conjunction with the Head of Student Support.

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Essential Criteria:

1. At least 5 years experience of delivering teaching and learning in areas of Creative, Digital or Media.

2. At least 2 years’ experience of curriculum and/or course management within post-16 education and of supporting teams to achieve excellent retention and success rates

3. Experience of taking part in an Ofsted inspection, and/or other quality visits (eg. Matrix, BTEC)

4. A level 4 or 5 UK teaching qualification, in 11-18 or post-compulsory education5. Excellent management and communication skills6. Proven ability to use initiative, to think strategically and to adopt an active approach to

problem solving7. An active interest in current developments in teaching, learning, assessment and the

student experience 8. A demonstrable history of driving forward improvements in the quality of teaching,

learning and assessment mapped to Ofsted’s Common Inspection Framework9. Good understanding of the creative industries and relevant routes into work10. Experience of working with client groups who face barriers to achievement in education;

and/or experience of management of student discipline, behaviour and welfare11. An understanding of best practice in safeguarding young people12. An understanding of best practice in embedding equality & diversity in the classroom

Desirable Criteria:

1. IQA / Internal Verifier qualification2. Vocational Assessor qualification3. Experience of contributing to a grade 1 or 2

Ofsted inspection4. An understanding of national policy around

Study Programmes and work based learning5. An understanding of local support and referral

networks6. Good links with local creative employers7. Good links within the creative industries

Dv8 training is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding all learners enrolled on our programmes and appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references being obtained, and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

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