Curriculum Lead

The Sigma Trust; Berechurch; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Perkbox membership

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Monkwick Junior School, part of The Sigma Trust, is seeking a Curriculum Lead to teach a Year 6 class and drive monitoring, evaluation and analysis of the foundation curriculum to improve pupil outcomes.

The post is permanent and full-time with a TLR 2C. You will collaborate with the school leadership, plan engaging lessons, and ensure knowledge is clearly identified and tracked across year groups.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status in the UK is required.
• Proven experience teaching in primary education and knowledge of the core curriculum.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and map foundation subject knowledge and assessment data.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured Year 6 lessons.
• Lead on monitoring, evaluation and analysis of the foundation curriculum impact.
• Work as part of the school leadership team to support whole-school improvement.
• Ensure key knowledge is identified, mapped and consistently assessed across year groups.
• Prioritise safeguarding and contribute to policy adherence.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Lesson planning

Assessment data analysis

Leadership team collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (UK)

Primary teaching experience

Job description

Are you a passionate individual who can inspire lifelong learners? Do you want to be part of a strong team, built on kindness and respect? At Monkwick Junior, we are a friendly, ambitious school that is constantly striving to improve what we can offer to both our young people and our community. Our talented staff inspire our students, promoting a positive attitude towards the value and importance of education. We are looking for a dedicated Curriculum Lead to teach a year 6 class and lead on the monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of the impact of the foundation curriculum, ensuring that key knowledge is clearly identified, consistently assessed, and effectively tracked in order to improve pupil outcomes.

• The start date for this post is 1st January 2027
• This is a permanent, full-time position as a Year 6 Teacher with a TLR 2C as Curriculum Lead.

A Day in the Life: You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Play an active role as part of the wider school leadership team, contributing to strategic discussions, decision-making, and whole-school improvement planning.
• Ensure that key knowledge and skills in each foundation subject are clearly defined and mapped across year groups.
• Lead a structured programme of curriculum monitoring in foundation subjects, including scrutiny of assessment data, subject leader reports, pupil outcomes, and pupil voice.
  Qualified Teacher Status in the UK.
• Successful teaching experience within the primary sector.
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and following relevant policies.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan to help manage your everyday healthcare costs
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.