Curriculum Coordinator

Shared Services Partnership; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Generous annual leave

LG Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council seeks a Curriculum Coordinator to lead ESOL and Functional Skills across Hampshire. You will plan, deliver and continuously improve the curriculum, ensuring high-quality learning for diverse communities.

Working with tutors and partners, you will drive learner success, support staff development, and promote an inclusive environment while maintaining safeguarding and inclusion standards.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating ESOL programmes and driving quality improvement.
• Knowledge of ESOL funding, Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and inclusion.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team and observe teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of ESOL and Functional Skills programmes to learners.
• Plan and develop an accessible curriculum for Hampshire learners.
• Support and manage tutors to deliver high-quality teaching and assessment.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders for learning opportunities.
• Drive quality assurance, monitor performance and report on outcomes.
• Create an inclusive, safe learning environment promoting wellbeing.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Education

Level 5 Teaching qualification

Level 4 ESOL teaching qualification

Job description

Job Reference: HCC625206
Salary Range: £41,985 - £46,565 per annum
Work Location: The Castle, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 (Part-time - minimum of 30 hours will be considered
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 26 October 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.

The Role:

Join Hampshire Achieves and help transform lives through learning. As a Curriculum Coordinator, you'll lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and Functional Skills provision across Hampshire, ensuring high-quality learning opportunities that meet the needs of learners and local communities.

Working with a dedicated team of tutors, colleagues and external partners, you'll drive curriculum excellence, support learner success and create an inclusive environment where both learners and staff can thrive.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the delivery of high-quality ESOL and Functional Skills programmes, helping learners engage, achieve and progress.
• Plan and develop an accessible curriculum that meets learner needs across Hampshire.
• Support and manage tutors to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders and work collaboratively to develop learning opportunities.
• Drive quality improvement through effective quality assurance, performance monitoring and reporting.
• Create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment that promotes learner success and wellbeing.

What we’re looking for:

• A Level 5 Teaching qualification and Level 4 ESOL teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge of ESOL funding, Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, Prevent Duty, British Values, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience of coordinating high-quality ESOL programmes and driving continuous quality improvement to support positive learner outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team, including experience of observing teaching, learning and assessment and providing constructive feedback to improve practice.
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective professional relationships.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Curriculum Coordinator role, team and our values.The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Play a key role in improving education and training opportunities for learners across Hampshire.
• Join a collaborative, improvement-focused team committed to transforming lives through learning, innovation and inclusion.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here .

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Programme Manager, Education Programme Manager, Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Adult Learning Coordinator, Curriculum Development Officer, Curriculum Manager

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.