Curriculum Lead - Equine

Plumpton College; Lewes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Plumpton College is seeking an ambitious Assistant Curriculum Manager – Equine to shape and deliver outstanding equine education. Working with the Curriculum Manager, you will drive high-quality provision, support staff development and secure excellent learner outcomes.

The role combines curriculum design, staff leadership and quality improvement, including standardisation and KPIs. You will engage with employers and stakeholders to enhance opportunities, ensure safeguarding and equality, and

Qualifications

• Holds degree or professional qualification in equine (or related subject).
• Has recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the level of delivery.
• Extensive equine industry experience and strong specialist subject knowledge.
• Is an excellent teacher with a track record of good or outstanding practice.
• Has the ability to support, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Is highly organized, adaptable and confident using data and digital systems.
• Is passionate about student success, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Holds Level 2 English and maths, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and manage high-quality equine programmes that meet awarding body requirements and industry needs.
• Line manage and mentor staff, supporting performance, development and wellbeing.
• Deliver and model consistently high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Lead on quality improvement activity, including standardisation, internal verification and KPI monitoring.
• Support student recruitment, progression, retention and destinations.
• Work collaboratively with employers, stakeholders and internal teams to strengthen provision and learner opportunities.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, health and safety, and student welfare are embedded in all practice.
• Contribute to marketing and recruitment activity, employer engagement, and whole-college events.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Leadership & mentoring

Data & digital systems

Student safeguarding awareness

Organization & adaptability

Recruitment support

Education

Degree or professional qualification in equine

Recognised teaching qualification

Level 2 English & maths or equivalent

Job description

Plumpton College is seeking an ambitious and passionate Assistant Curriculum Manager – Equine to play a key role in shaping and delivering outstanding equine education.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced equine professional and high-performing teacher who is ready to take the next step into curriculum leadership. Working closely with the Curriculum Manager, you will help drive high-quality provision, support and develop staff, and ensure excellent outcomes for learners.

About the Role

As Assistant Curriculum Manager, you will:

• Design, develop and manage high-quality equine programmes that meet awarding body requirements and industry needs
• Line manage and mentor staff, supporting performance, development and wellbeing
• Deliver and model consistently high-quality teaching, learning and assessment
• Lead on quality improvement activity, including standardisation, internal verification and KPI monitoring
• Support student recruitment, progression, retention and destinations
• Work collaboratively with employers, stakeholders and internal teams to strengthen provision and learner opportunities
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, health and safety, and student welfare are embedded in all practice

You will also contribute to marketing and recruitment activity, employer engagement, and whole-college events.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree or professional qualification in equine (or a related subject)
• Has a recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the level of delivery
• Has extensive equine industry experience and strong specialist subject knowledge
• Is an excellent teacher with a track record of good or outstanding practice
• Has the ability to support, motivate and develop a high-performing team
• Is highly organised, adaptable and confident using data and digital systems
• Is passionate about student success, inclusion and safeguarding
• Holds Level 2 (or above) English and maths, or equivalent
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is desirable.

Why join Plumpton College?

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive, and Progressive—in everything we do. You’ll benefit from:

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including up to 37 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Teacher's Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.