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Head of Curriculum - Visual Arts
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- £48,000 - £52,980 a year
- Weekend availability
- Research
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Head of Curriculum - Visual Arts

BCE Apprenticeships
London

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£48,000 - £52,980 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Curriculum development
Stakeholder liaison
Research
Learning quality assurance auditing
Quality assurance
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Partnership building
Working with students
Quality control
Human resources
Instructional and curriculum development experience
Recruiting
QTS
Educational staff professional development programmes
Training & development
Safeguarding compliance in education
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Internal quality assurance
Teaching
Progress tracking

Full job description

bigcreative.education

Head of Curriculum – Visual Arts

Job specification pack

Welcome to

Big Creative Academy
Big Creative Academy (BCA) is a specialist

creative arts college for 16-19 year olds based

in Walthamstow, E17.

Our intent is to provide young creatives from

diverse backgrounds with the entrepreneurial skills

and academic knowledge to have a powerful impact

in the creative industries.

Through access to higher education and the

development of cultural capital we will provide

students with the attitude and resilience to

succeed.

BCA job specification pack

As an organisation we provide a supportive,

developmental environment with a creative

and innovative approach to education. Choosing

to work for BCA will enable you to be part of a

successful organisation that offer a good work-

life balance to all employees, which includes

a flexible working approach, a friendly, positive

and purposeful working environment, and

plenty of opportunities for social interaction

between colleagues

We are a values-led organisation, award-winning in

equality, diversity, and inclusion and a best practice

college for LGBTQ+. We work with integrity

and passion, and are fiercely committed to

creating a truly meaningful work environment,

where individuals are empowered with the

tools, technology, and training to unleash

their full potential.

This is an exciting time to join BCA. We moved into

our £21m new building in January 2021 with all

new industry-standard studios and equipment. We

expanded to launch the new Fashion Futures

Studio in September 2023.

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BCA job specification pack

We have 440 young people per year enrolled onto

our Level 3 vocational programmes, and learners

take qualifications in maths and English if needed.

We have a job centre on site for learners and a

sister organisation, Big Creative Training, offering

apprenticeships. Progression outcomes for

students are filling local skills needs for a growing

creative arts sector.

The majority of our staff are dual practitioners,

teaching their professional craft. This makes BCA

an innovative environment in which to work.

Together with our industry ambassadors and

patron, Emeli Sande, all of our programmes are

industry led and forward thinking.

Benefits of working for BCA

Flexible Fridays, half day, to provide work-life

balance

Employee assistance programme

Research-based professional development

Supportive, caring and developmental

environment with full staff wellbeing

programme

Excellent career development opportunities

and performance recognition

Staff social events

Gym facilities for staff use

Cycle to work scheme

Sacha Corcoran, MBE (Principal)

I’m really proud of the team at Big Creative Academy all working

together to provide the best education possible for our learners.

Our values are incredibly important to us and we look forward to

welcoming you into the Big Creative family.

– Kindness – Respect – Inclusivity – Authenticity – Inclusivity –

What our learners

and graduates say…

96% of learners at BCA say their overall experience

is good. Here’s what they had to say…

“The teachers always find time to help.”

“I love the small class sizes, and the fun environment created.”

“I get to do something I love with other people who have the

same interests as me.”

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Not only did the college give us

the tools and knowledge to succeed,

they prepared us for life as creatives

of the future.

Georgia

If it wasn’t for BCA there’s no way

I would have become the person

I am today. Thanks for helping

me find myself!”

Amani

Job Description &

Person Specification

BCA job specification pack

Post Title: Head of Curriculum

Full/part time: Full time, permanent position

Salary: £48,000 to £52,980 depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP (negotiable upon appointment)

Reporting to: Director of Curriculum and Quality

Location: Big Creative Academy, Clifton Avenue, E17 6HL

Teaching: The post includes 10 hours of teaching per week within a Visual

Arts discipline

Annual leave: 35 days per annum

Purpose of the role:

The Head of Curriculum will be responsible for ensuring that the quality of the

delivery is of the highest standard through the leadership, management and

development of the curriculum provision within the designated Curriculum

area and for the effective and efficient use of the available resources.

continued…

Key Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities

To provide leadership and direction for learning and teaching and pastoral care of a

Curriculum, to ensure provision of a high quality learner experience

To provide effective leadership, ensuring consistent efficiency, effectiveness and

quality of service to learners

To act as first line manager for allocated staff, ensuring that staff are effectively

managed, deployed and developed and that the Academy’s strategic and operational

targets are achieved

To lead the development and delivery of an innovative and visionary pastoral care

process, ensuring that the tracking, monitoring and success rates of students is

effectively managed, developed, reviewed and consistently improved

To drive quality initiatives and ensure key performance indicators are met and

consistently improved through writing the SAR and QIP.

To ensure that all student progression is tracked and monitored, that needs are

identified and supported by Student Services

To contribute to the development and achievement of the Academy’s mainstream

and commercial targets

continued…

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Key Duties:

To ensure the efficient and effective management of a Curriculum area

To manage and develop the online ILP process, students at risk process and

disciplinary tracking in your curriculum areas

To ensure that the Academy achieves the delivery of the course file and budgeted

targets and achieve the Academy’s learning strategy objectives

To manage the registrations and withdrawals of Art & Design and Media Students

with Awarding Bodies

To lead on the management of Initial and Diagnostic Assessments for learners.

To lead on the tracking and monitoring of Gifted and Talented learners

To provide outstanding teaching for 10 hours per week.

To oversee the quality of teaching, and the embedding of core Art & Design and

Media skills into vocational courses

To develop and extend relationships with key stakeholders, employers, schools and

universities to ensure that the curriculum delivery meets the economy’s changing

needs

To oversee the portfolio review and self-assessment and quality improvement

activities, producing an end of year SAR and monitoring the QIP.

To ensure the maximisation of learning platforms, in line with learning and

technological developments

To lead and direct quality improvement and enhancement processes and support the

quality improvement and enhancement processes within the Academy.

To support and ensure the operation of Academy quality procedures and standards in

relation to quality of learning and teaching, learner retention, learner assessment,

learner outcomes, value added and staff performance.

continued…

To drive the process of self-assessment and quality improvement, and ensure that

action points are addressed quickly and effectively to derive benefits for our students

and staff.

To participate in continuous professional development relevant to the role

To identify the requirements of staff, in order to ensure a broad skill base amongst

the workforce

To promote the Academy vision and strategic direction both internally and externally

To provide staff with a clear vision of their roles within the Academy, ensuring that

they are aware of current issues and seek their views and involvement in the decision

making process

Report progress against targets on a regular basis to your line manager and advise

on learner, staff, and learning activities

To manage the experience of learners to ensure equality of opportunity and

enrichment of lives

To ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the

work and responsibilities attached to this post, in keeping with the Academy's quality

assurance procedures and systems

To comply with and promote the Academy’s safeguarding policies

To undertake such other duties as are commensurate with the grade of the post, as

may be reasonably required

continued…

BCA job specification pack

Line management

Staff management in accordance with the Academy’s strategic plan

Ensuring full utilisation and effectiveness of staff

Lead on recruitment for job vacancies

Encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, flexibility and responsiveness among staff

team

Ensure unacceptable/marginal staff performance is addressed at the earliest

opportunity

Monitor application of key HR policies and procedures by managers and take a lead

in implementing more formal processes

continued…
Teaching and Learning

To provide outstanding teaching for 10 hours per week within a Visual Arts discipline

Lead the Curriculum teaching team to ensure effective utilisation of staff’s time

Ensure that CPD is both relevant and develops pedagogy to ensure outstanding practice

in the classroom

Support observation planning and development plans for staff.

Support in the contribution to the annual academy SAR and QIP

Support curriculum teams on curriculum review planning and updating the Academy QIP

Look for external opportunities/projects to develop the Academies teaching and learning

strategy.

To identify the requirements of staff, in order to ensure a broad skill base amongst the

workforce

In addition the postholder is expected to:

Work towards achieving Big Creative Academy’s mission and actively participate in our

culture, striving towards outstanding teaching and learning, promoting wellbeing and

bringing industry into the classroom

Travel to and meet with key stakeholders as appropriate to the role

Undertake continuous professional development including research projects and a

bespoke annual plan

Actively promote equality and anti-racism at all times

Carry out duties at all times with due regard to Big Creative Academy’s policies,

including safeguarding, health and safety and data protection and participate in training

as required

To comply with and promote the Academy’s safeguarding policies

Work flexibly and to undertake any other duties that may reasonably allocated by the line

manager, which may include working occasional evenings and weekends

Person Specification

CRITERIA ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Qualifications/
Competencies

Degree or equivalent and qualified teacher status

Relevant
Experience

Evidence of a personal commitment to professional development and training with
evidence of having led on change/curriculum innovation

Successful management experience of curriculum teams and evidence of having led on
curriculum development, student monitoring and learner journey initiatives

Extensive quality teaching in the sector and tutorial experience especially with the 16-
19 age groups, both in full time education and employment

Evidence of the ability to deliver consistently good or better teaching, learning and
assessment and a proven track record or developing teams to plan and deliver an
excellent learning experience.

The ability to work in and to lead teams, to motivate, train staff, and carry out
appraisals, observe staff and to inspire students

Experience of effectively managing student behaviour
Skills/Ability Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire staff and students

The ability to influence direct reports and Academy staff to bring about change

The ability to analyse and use effectively, complex data for improvement

Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and
work effectively with staff across the Academy and to win their confidence

Excellent planning, organisation, IT and administrative skills, the ability to see projects
through to a successful conclusion, and a general high level of efficiency

Knowledge An excellent knowledge of 16-19 curriculums, study programs and student progress

An understanding of quality assurance.

An understanding of the funding of post-16 education and its implications for the
Academy – particularly regarding the curriculum, teaching learning and the procedures
and processes necessary to ensure the delivery of high quality education

A well-developed understanding of the particular needs of the 16-19 age group both in
full-time education and employment and of the professional challenges by inner city
students many of whom come from deprived backgrounds

An understanding of different strategies for raising student achievement, attendance
and supporting at risk students

A commitment to the Academy’s Equal Opportunities policy, and an understanding of
the implications of the Academy’s duty of care and support towards its students

An understanding
of the funding of
post-16 education
and its
implications for
the Academy –
particularly
regarding the
curriculum,
teaching learning
and assessment
methodologies,
student support,
skills
development and
entitlement,
student progress,
English and
Maths

BCA job specification pack

How to apply

You must be eligible to work in the UK and possess a UK work permit if you

need one. For an informal conversation about the role please call reception on

0208 498 3300 and ask for the person whom the post reports to.

To apply you must complete the application form found at

www.bigcreative.education/bca-jobs

Safeguarding

BCA operates safer recruitment practice in accordance with Keeping Children

Safe in Education regulations. Please expect the highest level of scrutiny and

background checks. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references

being obtained, and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

New members of staff cannot start their positions until these

documents are in place.

Warner Interviews

As a values led organisation we conduct Warner interviews as part of our

recruitment process. These are designed to help us understand your own

values and motivation for working with the specific cohort of young people

we serve. We recommend that you research this interview technique

should you be invited to attend an interview.

Closing Date and Shortlisting: Friday 28th August 12pm.

Interviews will be held on: w/c 7th September.

What our staff say…

I like the progressive nature of the

college and how we are always looking

to expand and offer a more rounded

experience for the learners.

The best part of my role is being able

to make a positive difference to the

lives of many, supporting our young

people in seeing their potential.

There is fantastic communication

between members of staff and

the management team.

I feel supported and encouraged

in my role, inspired to continue

working to deliver high quality

and engaging material.

The staff get on well with each other

and work together positively to benefit

the organisation.

Lovely working environment with a

supportive team and great students.

What we do, individually, and overall,

makes a huge impact on the lives

of these young people and

empowers them.

BCA job specification pack

I like the collaborative culture and

genuine care for staff, with time

and energy invested.

BCA is a small organisation with

a big heart and a great mission

to develop learners from

disadvantaged communities.

I am trusted by my manager to use

initiative and develop my area as

I see fit. I feel trusted and valued

in my ideas and opinions.

The environment at BCA is a huge

stand out to me. The staff are diverse

so it makes me feel very comfortable

at work.

The absolutely fantastic team of staff

that I work with – we all come from

different walks of life yet share the

same creative interests and goals

in improving learner’s experience

and their lives in general.

The community feel to our college

is second to none.

BCA 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.

Apply Now

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