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Director of Academic Studies
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £64,743 to £67,685 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2025 |
| Location: | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | City College Norwich |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RCCN001842 |
Summary
Exciting Opportunity: Director of Academic Studies at City College Norwich
Are you passionate about shaping the future of education? Do you have the vision and leadership skills to drive academic excellence? City College Norwich is looking for a dynamic and innovative Director of Academic Studies to join our Executive Team.
About the Role:
As the Director of Academic Studies, you will provide strong, effective leadership in delivering high-quality learning programmes. You will manage and lead the development and improvement of our A Level, GCSE, and cross-college English and Maths programmes. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our curriculum meets strategic goals and KPIs, and you will be responsible for student recruitment, retention, achievement, and value-added targets.
Key Responsibilities:
• Curriculum Leadership and Management: Develop and deliver effective curriculum plans for A Levels, Academic Progression and Year 11 home-schooled learners.
• Quality Improvement : Lead the improvement of curriculum outcomes through quality cycle processes and performance reviews.
• Staff Development: Ensure staff training and development are current, promoting the use of digital technology and AI to enhance pedagogy.
• Collaborative Working: Work effectively across senior management teams and curriculum areas to improve student outcomes and support positive progression.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Relevant first degree and professional qualification.
• Teaching qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Evidence of continued professional development and contribution to curriculum development.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a substantial curriculum area.
Personal Qualities:
• Professional and value-led with integrity and respect for diversity.
• High levels of interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Creative, imaginative, and entrepreneurial thinker.
• Committed to student success and supporting students to fulfil their potential
Join us in our mission to “Change Norfolk through learning” and create an outstanding educational environment where every student can thrive. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on the future of education at City College Norwich.
Location: City College Norwich
Grade: Management Spine 19-21, £64,743 - £67,695 per annum
Reports to: Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality
If you would like to have an informal conversation prior to applying, please contact Vicki.Forbes@ccn.ac.uk, PA to Jo Kershaw, Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality, to arrange a teams/phone conversation.
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Are you passionate about shaping the future of education? Do you have the vision and leadership skills to drive academic excellence? City College Norwich is looking for a dynamic and innovative Director of Academic Studies to join our Executive Team.
About the Role:
As the Director of Academic Studies, you will provide strong, effective leadership in delivering high-quality learning programmes. You will manage and lead the development and improvement of our A Level, GCSE, and cross-college English and Maths programmes. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our curriculum meets strategic goals and KPIs, and you will be responsible for student recruitment, retention, achievement, and value-added targets.
Key Responsibilities:
• Curriculum Leadership and Management: Develop and deliver effective curriculum plans for A Levels, Academic Progression and Year 11 home-schooled learners.
• Quality Improvement : Lead the improvement of curriculum outcomes through quality cycle processes and performance reviews.
• Staff Development: Ensure staff training and development are current, promoting the use of digital technology and AI to enhance pedagogy.
• Collaborative Working: Work effectively across senior management teams and curriculum areas to improve student outcomes and support positive progression.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Relevant first degree and professional qualification.
• Teaching qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Evidence of continued professional development and contribution to curriculum development.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a substantial curriculum area.
Personal Qualities:
• Professional and value-led with integrity and respect for diversity.
• High levels of interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Creative, imaginative, and entrepreneurial thinker.
• Committed to student success and supporting students to fulfil their potential
Join us in our mission to “Change Norfolk through learning” and create an outstanding educational environment where every student can thrive. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on the future of education at City College Norwich.
Location: City College Norwich
Grade: Management Spine 19-21, £64,743 - £67,695 per annum
Reports to: Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality
If you would like to have an informal conversation prior to applying, please contact Vicki.Forbes@ccn.ac.uk, PA to Jo Kershaw, Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality, to arrange a teams/phone conversation.
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