Curriculum Lead - IT

Dovetail and Slate Ltd; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Further Education College in the UK seeks a passionate Curriculum Lead for IT to drive excellence in teaching and learning. The successful candidate will shape the IT curriculum, mentor educators, and ensure outstanding student outcomes in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious educator ready to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.

Benefits

37 days annual leave + bank holidays + closure days

Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Inclusion in a thriving college community

Qualifications

• Experience teaching IT or a related subject.
• Strong knowledge of assessment and verification.
• Experience leading a curriculum area or team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teaching and assessment practices across IT courses.
• Shape and manage the curriculum area effectively.
• Monitor quality and student outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Data Literacy

Curriculum Development

Organizational Skills

Collaborative Mindset

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Teaching qualification relevant to post-16 education

Higher degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Further Education College | Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £45,550 - £51,323
37 hours per week | 37 days' annual leave + bank holidays + college closure days (50 days total)
Teachers' Pension Scheme | Excellent CPD | A thriving, inclusive college community

Are you ready to lead a dynamic IT curriculum in a forward-thinking Further Education College?

We're working with a fantastic client - an innovative and student-focused FE college - who is looking for an experienced and passionate Curriculum Lead for IT to drive high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across their IT provision. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape and influence the future of digital and computing education in a supportive and well-resourced environment.

About the Role

As Curriculum Lead - IT, you'll play a key role in managing and leading the curriculum area. You'll be responsible for ensuring outstanding outcomes, high levels of student satisfaction, and inspirational teaching and learning. This is a leadership position where you'll have the autonomy to shape the curriculum, mentor staff, and help students achieve their potential and progress to further education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teaching, learning and assessment practices across all IT courses.
• Ensure all curriculum materials, schemes of work and assessment plans are ambitious, current, and engaging.
• Use data effectively to identify underperformance and drive improvement.
• Monitor quality and outcomes, leading the SAR and QIP processes.
• Prepare the curriculum area for Ofsted and other external quality visits.
• Manage and support a team of educators, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Timetable effectively and ensure resources are deployed efficiently.
• Champion enrichment, progression, and inclusive opportunities for all learners.

About You

You'll be an ambitious and committed educator who thrives on leadership and improvement. You will have:

• A degree in a relevant subject.
• A teaching qualification relevant to post-16 education (or willingness to undertake one).
• Experience teaching IT or a related subject.
• Strong knowledge of assessment, verification, and curriculum development.
• Excellent data literacy and ability to use insight to drive change.
• Proven organisational skills, a collaborative mindset, and high professional standards.
• Experience of leading a curriculum area or team.
• A higher degree in a relevant field.

What You'll Get in Return

• A leadership role within a respected FE college.
• 50 days total holiday (37 days annual leave + bank holidays + closure days).
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• A welcoming, values-driven college committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Interested?

We're looking for someone who can lead with purpose and passion. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and drive real impact in the lives of learners, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch with Liam Warren to discuss the role in more detail.

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector - including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn't the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

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