Job Description
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Curriculum Designer to join LMP Education. As a Curriculum Designer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and improving our Business and Professional (from Level 3 to Level 5) apprenticeship programmes. You will work closely with the curriculum manager, specialist tutors and other stakeholders in the business. Your innovative ideas, attention to detail, and deep understanding of the relevant apprenticeship standards will help shape engaging and effective learning experiences for our students. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational journey of apprentices.
You will be required to support the development of future curriculum in relation to your subject area, such as bootcamps and AEB.
Essential Responsibilities [The below listed tasks/responsibilities are not exhaustive:]
Work in collaboration with the Curriculum manager, tutors and IQA and different stakeholders in the business, required by the project.
- Curriculum Design: Collaborate with the specialist tutors to create comprehensive and age-appropriate curricula for Team Leader L3, Business Admin L3, HR Level 3, School Business Professional L4 and Operations or Departmental Manager Level 5 programmes, aligned with national or educational standards. May be required to contribute to other than the specified curriculum builds
- Content Creation: Develop a wide range of teaching materials, lesson plans, scheme of works, and resources that promote active learning, critical thinking, and skill development.
- Learning Assessment: Design assessment tools, including formative and summative evaluations, to measure students' progress and ensure continuous improvement of the programmes.
- Learning Enhancement: Identify areas for curriculum enhancement, incorporating feedback from tutors, employers, and students, and make necessary adjustments to optimise the learning experience.
- Integration of Technology: Integrate technology into the curriculum effectively to enhance teaching and learning, fostering digital literacy and 21st-century skills.
- Research and Best Practices: Stay up-to-date with the latest educational trends, theories, and best practices in the business and professional setting and apply relevant insights to curriculum development.
- Professional Development: Support and provide training to tutors and the wider business on the effective implementation of the curriculum and pedagogical techniques. And undertake own CPD
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including tutors, sales team, and administrators, to ensure the smooth implementation of the curriculum and its alignment with organisational goals.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct regular evaluations and audits of the curriculum's effectiveness and relevance, making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
- Engagement: Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to communicate the curriculum's value proposition to employers and the broader community.
Qualifications
- Teaching qualification (Essential)
- Internal Quality Assurance and Assessing qualifications (V1/A1, TAQA, CAVA etc.)
Experience
- Previously experience in creating curriculum. (Essential)
- Creating high-quality, interactive online materials. (Essential)
- Experience working in the sector. (Essential)
- Proficient in using Articulate360 (or similar e-learning creating tools)
- Experience in teaching in a group setting and 1-2-1, face-to-face or online. (Desirable)
- Experience in using online LMS (Desirable)
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of the required standards relevant to the job role
- Management of multiple deadlines
- In depth knowledge of current Ofsted Framework (EIF)
- Track record of practicing Internal Quality Assurance to raise standards on provision
- Continuing evidence of meeting or exceeding KPI’s in delivery and achievement innovative.
What’s in it for you (remuneration & benefits)?
£30,000 - £32,000 Per annum
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
£150 referral scheme
️ Wellbeing initiatives
️ Volunteering day
Quarterly away days
Annual values awards
Remote working
All necessary equipment to get the job done
About us
Comprised of three education-centric companies, LMP has one mission to create inspirational journeys and deliver excellence through learning. We unlock both business and personal opportunities whilst acting as a catalyst for social change across the UK.
Our aim is to bring positive and sustainable development to our communities. Established in 2004, our journey began as a residential summer basketball camp that was designed to give young people the opportunity to engage with others and learn life-skills to prepare them for life outside education systems, a mission that still drives our company today.
We are extremely proud of the awards and recognition we have received within the industry. We are driven to always deliver the best skills training and development for learners and organisations. We have recently been awarded Best Companies 2 Star ‘Outstanding to work for’ award for 2022. We were rated; Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK; Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London and Top 3 Education & Training providers in the UK.
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.
Pre-employment checks
Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider.
The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.