Curriculum Development Coordinator

Our Curriculum Development Coordinator post is a full time position, working within our South West & Mid region in the geographical areas of Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Carmarthenshire.   Adult Learning Wales (ALW) is the national Adult Community Learning (ACL) organisation and unique in Wales in being completely focused on this element of the education sector. 

We see our mission as ‘Providing inspiring and accessible learning opportunities for adults across Wales and supporting our learners to achieve successful outcomes, both directly and through relationships with others.   

Job Purpose 

The Curriculum Development Coordinator is to assist and support the regional development and implementation of a cohesive programme of face to face/online/blended community adult learning provision in the geographical areas of Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Carmarthenshire. 

This is a hands on role, operating at pace, you will be key in assisting the Regional Manager in ensuring that all learning activities meet the agreed provision, finance and quality targets.   

Your role will require you to identify, support and co-ordinate tutor deployment to regional provision within the 3 identified areas.   

Part of your role will be to develop partnership and work collaboratively with key regional stakeholders, private industry, statutory and voluntary bodies to support the ongoing development and recruitment of viable number adult learners to the regional curriculum programme. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• To develop, organise, and implement an appropriate programme of courses in a specific geographical region, in accordance with the priorities of the organisation’s strategic and curriculum plans 

• To work closely with the Regional Manager and Regional Quality Curriculum Coordinator to ensure that curriculum and delivery meets the agreed provision, finance and quality targets 

• Recruit viable numbers of learners onto the provision programme of courses via partnerships, networking, collaboration and promotion 

• To identify potential tutors as part of the recruitment process and support tutors and help to ensure that they are kept informed of all relevant processes, policies and procedures 

• Develop partnerships and collaboration opportunities with a wide range of private industry, statutory and voluntary bodies to support the ongoing development of the programme available to adult learners 

• Work as part of a team to support local branches and learner forums including the recruitment of learners and members as appropriate to the geographical area 

• Provide advice, support and assistance to branch and learner forum members for the purpose of strengthening the organisation as a voluntary movement 

• Assist the Regional Manager to identify and secure external funding from a variety of sources in order to deliver, promote and widen the regional offer of learning activities 

• To work with the Regional Quality Curriculum Coordinator and regional administrators to support IQA activities within the region and comply with internal quality systems and processes. 

• Undertake the implementation and development of project activities, curriculum design and development in conjunction with the Regional Manager and Regional Quality Curriculum Coordinator.  

• Work as part of a team to develop and implement income generation activities in line with curriculum, finance and quality targets 

• Work as part of a team and in collaboration with other Curriculum Development Coordinators to ensure due consideration and delivery of all targets relating to Welsh Medium and Bilingual provision, e-learning opportunities, including the use of technology in the classroom, Essential Skills provision, ESDGC and equal opportunities 

• Undertake class visits and carry out teaching observations where appropriate and agreed in consultation with the Regional Manager and Regional Quality Curriculum Coordinator 

• To undertake the delivery of learning where appropriate and agreed with the Regional Manager  

• Be part of the internal verification in all IQA activities and standardisation events 

• Liaise with the learner services team to ensure that learners receive the maximum benefit from the organisation’s support services 

• Liaise with the learner services manager to ensure the highest level of satisfaction of all learners ensuring the learners voice is heard and acted upon 

• Contribute to the regional and organisation’s SAR process and Quality Improvement plan

How to apply 

Apply by using the online application form or the word version application, please return it to Recruitment@adultlearning.wales or upload via our website - Curriculum Development Coordinator (adultlearning.wales) 

Please note that CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. 

The closing date for this post is 12pm Wednesday 17th January 2024 

Interviews to be held week commencing 22nd January. As part of the interview process you will be asked to undertake a 15 minute presentation.