Curriculum Leader - Build Up

Blackpool and The Fylde College; Lancashire; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + 5 gifted days

Excellent pension scheme

Professional development

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Blackpool and The Fylde College in the UK is seeking a Curriculum Leader (Quality) to drive improvements in learner progress, assessment practice, and quality processes across provision. This role focuses on leading the process of quality rather than managing a curriculum area, offering a chance to broaden leadership experience.

You will work with Curriculum Managers and Programme Leaders to support quality improvement, strengthen assessment, and ensure consistency across teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the implementation and consistency of learning and assessment processes, ensuring high standards across provision
• Driving improvement in assessment practice, including standardisation, exam readiness, and alignment with awarding body requirements
• Monitoring the effective use of quality systems and processes (e.g. QIP, assessment tracking, compliance) to ensure they are embedded in day-to-day practice
• Using data and quality intelligence to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement in learner progress and outcomes
• Coaching and supporting colleagues to strengthen assessment approaches and learner progress, without formal line management or performance responsibility

Job description

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high‑quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.

The Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the quality of learning and assessment across the college? We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Curriculum Leader (Quality) to drive improvements in learner progress, assessment practice, and quality processes across provision.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident practitioner who is passionate about how learning is designed, assessed and improved. The role is focused on leading the process of quality – ensuring that expectations, systems and standards are applied consistently and effectively – rather than managing a curriculum area or delivering teaching.

This is an additional responsibility role, ideal for someone looking to broaden their leadership experience and influence practice beyond their own area. You will work closely with Curriculum Managers and Programme Leaders to support quality improvement activity and strengthen assessment and learner progress across teams.

In This Collaborative Role, You Will

• Lead on improving the consistency and effectiveness of learning and assessment processes
• Support colleagues to strengthen assessment practice, standardisation, and learner outcomes
• Monitor and drive the implementation of quality systems and QIP actions
• Use data and quality intelligence to identify themes, risks, and areas for improvement
• Provide coaching and guidance to colleagues, without formal line management responsibility

This role is ideal for someone who wants to develop their leadership profile, influence practice across the college, and make a measurable impact on quality and student success.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading the implementation and consistency of learning and assessment processes, ensuring high standards across provision
• Driving improvement in assessment practice, including standardisation, exam readiness, and alignment with awarding body requirements
• Monitoring the effective use of quality systems and processes (e.g. QIP, assessment tracking, compliance) to ensure they are embedded in day-to-day practice
• Using data and quality intelligence to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement in learner progress and outcomes
• Coaching and supporting colleagues to strengthen assessment approaches and learner progress, without formal line management or performance responsibility

Trade Experience Is Desirable But Not Essential

What We Offer

We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:

• Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
• An excellent pension scheme
• Professional development and funded training opportunities
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

Working with Us

At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.

How We Support You

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

Rewards and Benefits

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™

• Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – 28.68% employer contribution
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – 8.1% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Internal Coaching Service
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
  • Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Occupational Health
  • FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
  • FREE eye tests
  • Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
  • FREE healthy breakfast
  • Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
  • Health and beauty salon
  • Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.

All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator