Curriculum Area Manager -Trades (Full-Time Provision) (Barnstaple)

Exeter College; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market forces supplement

Holiday entitlement

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Discounts

Counselling service

CPD days

Gym membership

Staff community events

Job summary

Exeter College in Barnstaple is seeking a Curriculum Area Manager - Trades to lead and develop the full-time provision within the Faculty of Construction. You will manage curriculum teams, drive quality improvement, shape strategic direction and deliver high-quality teaching to meet industry needs.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £52,500 with market forces supplement, generous holiday, Teachers’ Pension and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• An experienced teacher with a range of course delivery.
• Organised, a great communicator with an eye for detail.
• An effective manager and capable collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Managing the curriculum team and the curriculum to ensure learners receive an exceptional experience.
• Lead on quality assurance and quality improvement – there’s always room for improvement!
• Contribute to the programme area and help shape your faculty’s strategic direction.
• Delivering high quality teaching and learner support, helping prepare learners for a range of accreditation and assessments.

Job description

Curriculum Area Manager -Trades (Full-Time Provision) (Barnstaple)

Company: Exeter College

Salary: Up to £52,500 including market forces supplement + big pension

Hours: Full-time

Location: Barnstaple, EX31 2BQ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 27 Oct 2026

Closing date: 10 Nov 2026

North Devon College is looking for an inspirational and driven leader to help take our trade full-time provision to the next level!

We’re seeking an exceptional candidate who is highly motivated to lead and manage the Trade Full-Time provision. You’ll play a vital role within the growing Faculty of Construction. Leading and managing the teaching of Level 1 Multi skills, Level 2 Property Maintenance, Level 2 Bricklaying and Level 2 Site Carpentry, you’ll ensure that your team is delivering outstanding teaching to ensure the provision meets the needs of industry, making North Devon College the provider of choice in the South West.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the curriculum team and the curriculum to ensure your learners receive an exceptional experience
• Lead on quality assurance and quality improvement – there’s always room for improvement!
• Contribute to the programme area and help to shape your faculty’s strategic direction
• Delivering high quality teaching and learner support, helping prepare our learners for a range of accreditation and assessments.

You will be

• An experienced teacher used to delivering a range of courses
• Organised, a great communicator and with an eye for details
• An effective manager as well as a highly capable collaborator

What’s in it for you

As well as the opportunity to work for one of the UK’s leading FE College Groups, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary package up to £50,014 + £2,500 market forces supplement
• Extremely generous holiday allowance plus a 2-week Christmas closure
• Membership of the outstanding Teachers’ Pension Scheme, helping you invest in your future from day one
• Fantastic discounts on retail, food, travel and more
• Round‑the-clock wellbeing support through our confidential counselling service
• Exceptional professional development opportunities, including dedicated CPD days and scholarly activity days
• A vibrant staff community, with summer and winter parties
• Free gym membership to help you stay active

And so much more! Read more on our careers page.

Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. They’re embedded in everything we do, from the way we plan our lessons to the way we behave.

Contact Head of Faculty Ben O’Sullivan at [e-mail].

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 10th November 2026 at midnight.

Interviews will take place at North Devon College Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BQ on Thursday 19th November at our Barnstaple campus, EX31 2BQ.

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