The opportunity
The Senior Curriculum Developer will play an integral role in ensuring that the University’s approach to programme development and enhancement is current and informed by developing sector practice. You will support the Curriculum Development Lead and Senior Management Team to establish a sustainable enhancement model that supports and empowers Schools to design and continually enhance innovative, meaningful and engaging programmes of study.
Take responsibility for the University’s Programme Enhancement Planning and Module Summary Review processes for both home and partner provision, acting as a key point of contact for Programme Directors and Module Leaders for support and guidance in the continuous enhancement of their provision.
Ensure that the University’s approach to the monitoring of programme and module health is informed by robust and meaningful data and, working closely with the Data Coordinator, ensure that the Programme Enhancement Planning and Module Summary Review processes continue to draw on the most relevant and appropriate data sources.
Supporting the Curriculum Development Lead, work closely with colleagues in Schools, Partners and QED to ensure that the University’s approach to curriculum development and approval is aligned with our ambitions in Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement within the University’s goals in Strategy 2030.
Contribute to the professional learning programme delivered by QED – facilitating the sharing of good practice and innovation in curriculum development and enhancement within and across disciplines including organising workshops and staff development events for internal and external staff.
What we are looking for
Initial degree or equivalent qualification.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Knowledge of sector leading practice in curriculum development and programme enhancement.
Secure knowledge of quality processes relevant to curriculum development and enhancement.
Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to lead, motivate and advise effectively to secure stakeholder engagement and consensus regarding process or policy development.
Ability to provide creative and effective solutions to complex problems.
Ability to improve standards of performance in relation to curriculum development and programme enhancement.
Experience of delivering high quality staff development/training.
Experience of collating and analysing data and reporting outcomes.
Lived experience of curriculum design and enhancement of programmes.
Willingness to undergo further development and training as required.
Willingness to undertake UK and overseas travel.
An outcome-focused approach.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
Our Quality Enhancement Directorate is at the heart of Cardiff Met, working in partnership with colleagues in the Schools and Professional Services to make a positive contribution to the experiences of staff and students at the University. Spanning the Quality Assurance of provision and the enhancement and development of Teaching and Learning, the Directorate plays a unique and significant part in shaping policy and progress in line with our University’s Strategic Plans.
The Directorate is at an exciting stage of development, offering the right people the opportunity for creativity and professional progression within their role through the transformation of our services. This is an amazing opportunity to join a friendly, energetic team, and to make your mark in curriculum development and programme enhancement at a vibrant, fast-developing University.
In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
– Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
– Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
– Flexible and remote working opportunities.
– Excellent family friendly policies.
– Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
– Access to all library facilities.
– Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
– Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Gabrielle Tobin, Head of Quality Enhancement, at gtobin@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Further information
Please read our Candidate Pack or visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.
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