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We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.

We’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

Main Purpose of the Role

• The Head of Curriculum will provide strategic leadership for the development, coordination and continuous improvement of all apprenticeship curricula within the Qualifications and Training Practice. The role will ensure a consistent, high-quality and innovative approach to teaching, learning and assessment across all apprenticeship programmes
• Working closely with Curriculum Managers, Delivery Managers, Quality and Operations, the Head of Curriculum will lead the design and implementation of a cohesive curriculum strategy that meets apprenticeship standards, regulatory requirements and employer needs
• The post holder will promote pedagogical excellence, drive innovation in online learning and ensure the effective integration of emerging technologies to enhance learner engagement, progress and achievement

• Job Responsibilities

  Strategic Curriculum Leadership

  Provide strategic oversight and leadership for curriculum design and development across all apprenticeship programmes.

  Lead a coordinated and consistent approach to curriculum planning across sectors, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, regulatory frameworks and employer requirements.

  Line manage Curriculum Managers to ensure all programmes are effectively designed, implemented and continuously improved.

  Ensure programmes provide high-quality learning experiences that support learner engagement, progression and timely achievement.

  Support the development and implementation of new apprenticeship programmes and revisions to existing standards.

  Work collaboratively with the Apprenticeships Director, Quality Director and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the curriculum supports organisational priorities and growth.

  Ensure all curriculums have comprehensive plans that meet Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework requirements and be responsible for curriculum, teaching and training including contributing to inspections

  Be responsible for the curriculums and delivery of a portfolio of innovative and market-led learning programmes ensuring their viability and value for money, quality and effectiveness in line with companies’ plans and policies

  Ensure the management and reporting of booking and attendance of the online classrooms is effectively managed so they are fully staffed and timetabled according to employer needs

  Curriculum Design and Development

  Oversee the development and continuous review of curriculum frameworks, schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching resources across all programmes.

  Ensure programmes are designed in line with apprenticeship standards, End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) requirements and funding regulations.

  Maintain and continually develop working knowledge of qualification curricula and apprenticeship standards across all sectors delivered.

  Ensure programmes are effectively implemented, updated and maintained on digital learning platforms and e-portfolio systems.

  Work closely with design and e-learning colleagues to ensure high-quality learning materials are produced and maintained.

  Ensure programmes are designed so that Learning Support is effectively integrated into courses in order that the work may be contextualised to the vocational area where appropriate

  Ensure programmes are designed so that opportunities are created and realised for learners to be able to continuously develop their English and maths skills and/or to achieve the level required by the programmes.

  Ensure the team provides all materials for BPN Boost (our Personal Development programme), that they are appropriate and up to date for all programmes. This includes webinars, podcasts and learning materials and the scheduling and delivery of webinars.

  Digital Learning and Technology Integration

  Lead the strategic development of digital learning approaches across the apprenticeship provision.

  Research and implement emerging technologies to enhance and develop engaging online teaching resources and curriculum delivery.

  Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to carry out pedagogical research and support the integration of technology within virtual learning platforms and environments.

  Evaluate the effectiveness of digital learning and training programmes to ensure their impact is measurable and cost-effective.

  Monitor learner engagement, performance and progress using Learning Management System (LMS) reporting tools.

  Provide training and guidance to delivery teams on the effective use of new technologies and digital learning resources.

  Ensure digital teaching approaches promote inclusive and accessible learning for all apprentices.

  Leadership and Team Development

  Provide leadership and professional support to Curriculum Managers and wider curriculum teams.

  Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the curriculum function.

  Support staff development through mentoring, coaching and professional development opportunities.

  Ensure staff receive appropriate training in the use of digital learning technologies and curriculum resources.

  Foster a culture of high expectations, professionalism and learner-centred practice.

  Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

  Ensure all curriculum areas maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

  Work with Curriculum Managers and Delivery Managers to ensure programmes are consistently inspection ready.

  Monitor programme performance, including learner attendance, retention, completion and achievement.

  Contribute to the development of Self-Assessment Reports (SAR) and oversee Self-Assessment Monitoring (SAM) processes across curriculum areas.

  Lead initiatives to improve quality and ensure continuous development of the curriculum.

  Ensure statutory, regulatory and organisational policies relating to curriculum delivery are consistently applied.

  Professional Development and Research

  Maintain personal professional development through networking with educators, sector bodies and industry partners.

  Research new teaching methodologies, technologies and working practices to support curriculum innovation and improvement.

  Ensure knowledge of sector developments, curriculum standards and apprenticeship frameworks remains current.

  Administration and Reporting

  Provide regular reports to the Apprenticeships Director and Senior Leadership Team on curriculum performance and development.

  Analyse programme data to inform strategic decision-making and quality improvement.

  Ensure programme documentation and records are accurately maintained within organisational systems.

  Other

  Manage time effectively to meet organisational priorities and operational requirements.

  Attend organisational meetings and the office as required.

  Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time

  Equality & Diversity Support and promote equality and diversity at Best Practice Network to ensure equality of opportunity for all students, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices

  Safeguarding Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure students, visitors and staff are safeguarded.

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge/Qualities
The success of Best Practice Network rests on a very strongly felt and shared set of values which determine its strategic direction.  It is crucial that the successful candidate shares our values of student-centredness, equality of opportunity and parity of esteem for staff and students. 
At Best Practice Network we are:

• Passionate and excited about learning
• Inclusive and supportive
• Responsive to student, employer and community needs
• Always aspiring to the highest standards
• Professional and enterprising
• Innovative and creative
• Friendly and welcoming