Curriculum Area Manager - Skills (ASB)

Coleg Gwent; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised gym access

Headspace app access

Accessible campuses

Prayer rooms

Job summary

Coleg Gwent – Torfaen Learning Zone in Cwmbran is seeking a Curriculum Area Manager for Skills. The role leads English, Maths and Skills delivery at campus level, driving quality and inclusion while guiding staff and learners through diverse pathways.

The post emphasises cross-college consistency, data-informed decisions, and embedding Welsh language and digital skills in teaching and learning. Closing and interview dates apply.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).
• Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape delivery of English, Mathematics and Skills at campus level.
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, attendance and progression using learner data and quality assurance processes.
• Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills and Welsh language development across teaching and learning.
• Support consistency in curriculum delivery, quality assurance, standardisation and moderation across campuses.

Education

Teaching qualification (PGCE)

Job description

Curriculum Area Manager - Skills (ASB)

Cwmbran, Torfaen

£60,884

Permanent

Coleg Gwent - Torfaen Learning Zone

37 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the delivery of English, Mathematics and Skills at campus level, while also taking on cross-college responsibility for a subject area aligned to your specialist expertise. The Curriculum Area Manager - Skills will lead, motivate and support staff to deliver high-quality provision across GCSE, Essential Skills, Advanced Learning and the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate, ensuring learners are placed on the right qualification pathway and receive an inclusive, engaging and supportive learning experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to drive improvements in teaching, learning, assessment, attendance, attainment and progression, using learner data and quality assurance processes to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. As the cross-college lead for their specialist subject area, they will support consistency in curriculum delivery, quality assurance, standardisation and moderation across campuses. They will also play a key role in embedding literacy, numeracy, digital skills and Welsh language development across teaching and learning, while working closely with curriculum, ALN and support teams to ensure learners are well supported and able to achieve their full potential.

Extensive experience in the delivery of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate is desirable

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Requirements & Compliance

• Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).
• Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Coleg Gwent is an anti-racist, Disability Confident Employer committed to equality under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome all identities and neurodiverse talent, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups (Minority Ethnic, Female, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities). Support includes six staff networks (Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, etc.) and an ED&I steering group.

Staff Wellbeing

We provide comprehensive health support, including:

• Subsidised gym access and wellbeing activities.
• Access to the Headspace app and mental health champions.
• Accessible campuses and prayer rooms.

Closing Date: 04/11/26

Interview Date: 13/11/26