Curriculum Area Manager (Skills) - Parental Cover

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Haverfordwest is seeking an effective leader to oversee skills management. The role requires a minimum Level 5 qualification, with distinguished management and teaching qualifications preferred. Responsibilities include managing curriculum, quality assurance, and employer relations. Candidates should exhibit strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to motivate and support staff towards achieving goals. This is a full-time, temporary position with a salary range of £52,333 - £60,885, closing on 17/01/2026.

Benefits

37 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Mentorship for the selected candidate

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing staff, learners, curriculum, and resources.
• Experience in financial planning and managing budgets.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Skills management.
• Ensure curriculum meets business needs and requirements.
• Take responsibility for curriculum management and employer liaison.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

People management

Education

Minimum Level 5 qualification in a relevant field

Recognised management qualification such as ILM

Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE)

Job description

Employer:

Location:

Haverfordwest, SA61 1SZ

Pay:

£52,333.00 to £60,885.00 per year, 52333 - 60885

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

17/01/2026

About this job

We are seeking a highly organised and effective leader to oversee all aspects of Skills.

• Parental Cover Salary Details: Scale MS1- MS6 (currently £52,333 - £60,885 pro rata) Contract Type: Salaried (Management)
• Fixed term to May 2027 (parental cover) Hours of work: Full time - 37 hours per week Holiday Entitlement: 37 days plus statutory bank holidays & College efficiency closures (per annum) Qualifications: It is essential to hold a minimum Level 5 qualification in a relevant field and; It is highly desirable to hold a recognised teaching qualification (such as PGCE), or other appropriate professional teaching qualification.
• It is highly desirable to hold a recognised management qualification such as ILM. Experience: You will have a proven track record of managing staff, learners, curriculum, resources and learning outcomes. You will have experience of managing learner behaviour and of tracking and monitoring systems. You will have a good understanding of quality assurance processes. You will have experience of financial planning, managing budgets and resources. You will have the ability to network and build successful relationships with employers and other key stakeholders to ensure the curriculum meets business needs and requirements. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and you will need to have the proven ability to lead, motivate and support staff and learners towards achieving agreed goals.

You will take responsibility for curriculum management, quality assurance, planning and development, and employer liaison within a curriculum area.

This role requires excellent people management skills, including the ability to reflect, make sound but swift decisions and adapt to the ever-changing educational environment.

This is also an excellent opportunity for an aspiring manager to gain valuable experience within a high performing department.

And you will be provided with a mentor to work closely with the chosen candidate.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 18 th January 2026 Rydym yn chwilio am arweinydd hynod drefnus ac effeithiol i oruchwylio pob agwedd ar Sgiliau. Rheolwr Maes Cwricwlwm (Sgiliau) Tymor Penodol