Programme Area Manager – Science and Health (Waterloo)

About Morley College London

Morley College London is a creative college, based around three main centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo delivering accredited and non-accredited courses to the people of London.

As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:

• Generous annual leave allowance (30 days) plus Bank Holidays
• Christmas closure period
• Excellent Local Government  pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
• 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• On site cafeterias
• A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
• A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues

If you want to make a difference and believe in the power of learning to build connections, community and skills, we'd love you to join us.

About the Role

It’s an exciting time to join Morley College as we are looking for Programme Area Manager – Science and Health at our Waterloo Centre.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership and co-ordination of accredited and non-accredited courses across all levels of provision, advising the students, quality assurance, and the management of lecturers and other departmental resources. You will also be responsible for leading the programme area’s curriculum development, with new course development and approval by the awarding organisation. As well as developing a very successful suite of science-related Access to HE Diplomas to promote student progression to higher education.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Relevant science qualification at degree level or above
• DTLLS /PGCE / Cert Ed/ Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training or equivalent.
• Enthusiasm for the subject taught with up-to-date subject knowledge and understanding of relevant pedagogical development in the teaching of STEM subjects.
• Proven experience in leading BTEC, GCSE, Access to HE and HE programmes.
• A good understanding of quality assurance, current quality frameworks and commitment to customer care, with the ability to deliver quality improvement and an excellent learner experience.
• Experience in curriculum development with the ability to develop the programme to increase market share.

If you are a highly motivated individual with previous experience working within FE and delivering high-quality teaching and learning on science programmes please apply. We would love you to join the team.

How to Apply

Closing date: Friday 30th August 2024 at 9:00am. Late applications will not be considered.

Please download the job description and application form below. Please email your application to recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk

Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk or telephone 020 7450 1811 for further details. If you wish to apply for more than one job you will need to complete a separate application form for each position.

Important information 

Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, children’s barred list check and Social Media background checks.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.

Morley College London is an Equal Opportunities employer. The College aims to reflect the diverse community it serves and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.