Assistant Head of Curriculum - Health & Behavioural Science
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £49,805 i £54,194 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Generous Annual Leave, Teachers' Pension |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7SA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | NCG |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | NCG0000975_1768235373 |
Crynodeb
Assistant Head of Curriculum - Health T-Levels and Behavioural Science
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Vacancy
Newcastle College is seeking an experienced and motivated curriculum leader to join our Health and Science department as Assistant Head of Curriculum - Health T-Levels & Behavioural Science.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for our Health T-Level provision, including Adult Nursing, Mental Health and Children's Nursing, alongside our Behavioural Science portfolio, comprising Psychology, Criminology and Mental Health programmes. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Curriculum to shape, lead and grow high-quality, employer-responsive provision that delivers strong learner outcomes and meets the demands of a rapidly evolving skills landscape.
The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the effective delivery, quality and sustainability of Health T-Levels, including oversight of curriculum intent, compliance requirements, employer engagement and industry placements. Alongside this, they will provide leadership across Behavioural Science programmes, driving curriculum coherence, quality improvement and progression routes for learners.
In this role, you will:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for Health T-Levels, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance with national requirements, and readiness for inspection.
- Lead and develop strong employer and industry partnerships to secure high-quality placements and ensure curriculum relevance.
- Oversee performance, quality improvement and curriculum development across Behavioural Science programmes, including Psychology, Criminology and Mental Health.
- Support curriculum planning, staffing and resource management to ensure sustainable and impactful delivery.
- Contribute to business planning, staff development and continuous improvement in line with departmental and College priorities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and external partners to support recruitment, retention, progression and positive learner destinations.
You will be an inclusive and credible leader with a strong understanding of Further Education quality frameworks and a clear grasp of the demands of T-Level delivery. You will be confident translating strategy into practice, developing staff, and using data and insight to drive improvement.
Applicants should hold a relevant degree (or equivalent professional qualification), a recognised teaching qualification, and have proven experience of leading curriculum delivery and quality within an FE or training setting. Experience of Health T-Levels, employer engagement and/or Behavioural Science provision will be a significant advantage.
About Newcastle College
Newcastle College is a further and higher education college offering hundreds of vocational courses, apprenticeships and professional qualifications, alongside more than 70 degrees and higher technical qualifications, delivered through Newcastle College University Centre.
We consider Newcastle College to be at the heart of the North East; a welcoming, supportive, inclusive and safe place, where everybody can be themselves as part of our vibrant and diverse community.
We're proud to be one of seven colleges that make up NCG, one of the country's leading college groups and we're a key part of providing education and training to learners, apprentices and employers across the UK.
Newcastle College's vision is to develop the skills and talents of our students to succeed in modern enterprise and make a positive contribution to the prosperity of our region.
Newcastle College benefits from passionate and talented colleagues, who form a community committed to supporting our students to develop their skills and talents and achieve their aspirations. By joining our team you'll be part of an organisation that works in close partnership with employers and local industry to offer education and skills training that leads to real employment opportunities for our learners and makes strong local economic impact here in the North East. Whatever your role, you'll have the chance to work collaboratively with colleagues across all seven NCG colleges and share expertise, innovate and accomplish real change for our learners.
Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Flexible Working
- Student Discount
- Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits
NCG VALUES
Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.
- Being both inclusive and diverse
- Trusting and respecting our communities
- Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
- Inspiring excellence and curiosity
For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy
Aelod balch o'r cynllun cyflogwyr Hyderus o ran Anabledd