Hopwood Hall College
Curriculum Leader - Centre for Higher Education and Access to Science
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Application Deadline: 20 August 2026
Department: H/Ed & HE Science and Teacher Training
Location: Middleton
Compensation: 45,939
Description
To take an active role in the planning and delivery of quality programmes within the Curriculum area.
Must already work in the science department.
Key Responsibilities
- 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).
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Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
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
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- 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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