Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council.  We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need. 

We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities.  

We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning.  In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.

Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas: 

• Nursery Workers
• Teaching Assistants
• Leadership/Management; and 
• Customer Care. 

We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop. 

Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.

We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry.  

What is the job role?

Senior Curriculum & Operations Manager

Coventry City Council’s highly successful Adult Education Service is seeking an experienced curriculum leader who will make a significant contribution to the strategic leadership and operational management of the service.

As a member of the Service’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the person appointed will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of a range of curriculum areas and service wide functions including marketing and curriculum planning.

They will contribute to establishing an ambitious vision for the future of the service and communicating that vision to staff, learners and other stakeholders. In addition, they will work with colleagues across the Council's Employment and Skills team to develop effective links with relevant funding organisations, education and training providers, and other agencies that support adults in Coventry to develop their employability and life skills.

Key responsibilities of this role are leading the service's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and promoting a culture of inclusion within the service where all views are valued and taken account of, including those of learners, staff, stakeholders and the City Council.

This is a full-time, permanent role.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

Applicants must have recent, relevant and successful team/service leadership experience within an Adult Education setting, covering a range of curriculum types including Skills funded and Community Learning courses.

The person appointed will be able to demonstrate how they have made a significant contribution to service vision, strategy and inclusive curriculum planning that attracts learners from diverse backgrounds and communities with highest needs. They will have a strong understanding of how the acquisition of employability and life skills through Adult Education can raise aspirations and make a difference to people's lives. 

They will also have substantial knowledge and understanding of relevant funding streams and experience of developing strategies, policies and procedures, and bid writing in an Adult Education setting. They will have managed cross-service functions such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Safeguarding.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience of successful liaison with community-based organisations and other agencies and services, along with experience of managing the promotion of adult education provision using a range of methods, including social media.

They will also have successful experience of managing, motivating and inspiring staff and/or developing the practice of others, including organising staff development, induction and performance management. The person appointed will have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of audiences.

You will hold Qualified Teacher Status and/or other relevant high level professional qualification(s), with evidence of continuous professional development relevant to the role.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date: Friday 11th February

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!
There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.
We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.
As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.
Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 

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