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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

For more information and to apply please visit our website by clicking on the 'apply on company website' button.

If you would like to have an informal conversation prior to applying, please contact Vicki Forbes, PA to Jo Kershaw, Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality, to arrange a teams/phone conversation.

Closing date:    Wednesday 11 June 2025 at Midnight

Interviews will be held on Friday 20 June 2025

As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.