Assistant Curriculum Manager - Equine

Teaching Vacancies; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Plumpton College is seeking an ambitious Assistant Curriculum Manager – Equine to shape and deliver outstanding equine education. Working with the Curriculum Manager, you will drive high-quality provision, support staff development and ensure excellent learner outcomes.

This role requires a degree in equine, a teaching qualification, strong industry knowledge and the ability to lead a team. You will engage with employers, support recruitment and promote safeguarding, inclusion and student

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in equine (or related).
• Recognised teaching qualification for the level of delivery.
• Extensive equine industry experience and strong subject knowledge.
• Excellent teaching track record (good or outstanding).
• Ability to coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong organisational skills and comfort with data and digital systems.
• Passion for student success, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Holds Level 2 English and maths (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and manage high-quality equine programmes.
• Line manage and mentor staff to support performance and wellbeing.
• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Lead quality improvement activities including standardisation and internal verification.
• Support student recruitment, progression and destinations.
• Collaborate with employers and internal teams to strengthen provision.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, health and safety and welfare.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Team leadership

Data literacy

Student welfare

English & Maths L2

Education

Equine degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher status or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Plumpton College is seeking an ambitious and passionate Assistant Curriculum Manager – Equine to play a key role in shaping and delivering outstanding equine education.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced equine professional and high-performing teacher who is ready to take the next step into curriculum leadership. Working closely with the Curriculum Manager, you will help drive high-quality provision, support and develop staff, and ensure excellent outcomes for learners.

About the Role

As Assistant Curriculum Manager, you will:

• Design, develop and manage high-quality equine programmes that meet awarding body requirements and industry needs
• Line manage and mentor staff, supporting performance, development and wellbeing
• Deliver and model consistently high-quality teaching, learning and assessment
• Lead on quality improvement activity, including standardisation, internal verification and KPI monitoring
• Support student recruitment, progression, retention and destinations
• Work collaboratively with employers, stakeholders and internal teams to strengthen provision and learner opportunities
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, health and safety, and student welfare are embedded in all practice

You will also contribute to marketing and recruitment activity, employer engagement, and whole-college events.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree or professional qualification in equine (or a related subject)
• Has a recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the level of delivery
• Has extensive equine industry experience and strong specialist subject knowledge
• Is an excellent teacher with a track record of good or outstanding practice
• Has the ability to support, motivate and develop a high-performing team
• Is highly organised, adaptable and confident using data and digital systems
• Is passionate about student success, inclusion and safeguarding
• Holds Level 2 (or above) English and maths, or equivalent

Supervisory or team leadership experience is desirable.

What the college offers its staff

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive, and Progressive—in everything we do. You’ll benefit from:

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package.

• up to 37 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas

Staff are enrolled in the Teacher's Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable.

• structured induction
• supported six-month probationary period
• strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches
• eligibility for a TOTUM card
• Blue Light Card
• free eye tests
• free use of our onsite gym
• cycle-to-work scheme
• discounted Plumpton wine and courses
• free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.

If you’re ready to inspire others through your knowledge and enthusiasm for animal welfare and education, we’d love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.