Curriculum Leader Foundation Learning ( Group Role)

Dn Colleges Group; Scunthorpe, Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

43 days annual leave

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing support

Electric car scheme

On-site perks

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced Curriculum Leader Foundation Learning to lead and manage Foundation Learning provision across our colleges. This role will travel between Scunthorpe and Doncaster campuses, influencing teaching and assessment quality and learner outcomes.

You will lead multi-site teams, drive quality improvement, oversee resources and budgets, and support SEND and inclusive learning; a strong track record in leadership and curriculum development is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification (or acceptable equivalent) and/or Level 5 qualification in a relevant sector area.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications.
• Qualification in SEND.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Foundation Learning teams across DN Colleges Group to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Support, coach and appraise staff to promote continuous improvement and outstanding practice.
• Monitor performance against key measures including attendance, retention, achievement, success and learner progress.
• Oversee curriculum planning, development and delivery to meet learner, employer and stakeholder needs.
• Participate in and oversee EHCP reviews and liaise with Local Authorities where required.
• Work with employers and external partners to enhance learner opportunities, including work placements and employability activities.
• Contribute to self-assessment, quality improvement planning, audits, inspections and curriculum reviews.
• Ensure effective management of staffing, physical resources and curriculum budgets.
• Support recruitment, marketing and growth activities within the curriculum area.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of provision.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

SEND

Team management

Quality assurance

Education

Level 5 qualification

Graduate qualification

Job description

DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced and inspirational Curriculum Leader Foundation Learning to lead and manage Foundation Learning provision across our colleges. This is a group role focused on ensuring consistently high-quality curriculum delivery through outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, while maintaining a culture of high standards, high aspirations and excellent outcomes for learners.

You will lead and support teams across multiple sites, ensuring students remain at the heart of everything we do. Working closely with teaching and support staff, you will drive quality improvement, support curriculum development, oversee resources and budgets, and help learners achieve their full potential. This role is ideal for a passionate leader with experience in SEND and Foundation Learning who is committed to improving learner outcomes and creating inclusive opportunities for all. This is group role and you will be expected to travel across between Scunthorpe and Doncaster campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Foundation Learning teams across DN Colleges Group to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Support, coach and appraise staff to promote continuous improvement and outstanding practice.
• Monitor performance against key measures including attendance, retention, achievement, success and learner progress.
• Oversee curriculum planning, development and delivery to meet learner, employer and stakeholder needs.
• Participate in and oversee EHCP reviews and liaise with Local Authorities where required.
• Work with employers and external partners to enhance learner opportunities, including work placements and employability activities.
• Contribute to self-assessment, quality improvement planning, audits, inspections and curriculum reviews.
• Ensure effective management of staffing, physical resources and curriculum budgets.
• Support recruitment, marketing and growth activities within the curriculum area.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of provision.

Essential Criteria

• Graduate qualification (or acceptable equivalent) and/or Level 5 qualification in a relevant sector area.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications.
• Qualification in SEND.
• Experience of teaching and leading within a SEND or specialist Foundation Learning environment.
• Proven experience of managing teams and leading curriculum improvement.
• Strong knowledge of SEND curriculum design, EHCP processes, quality assurance and current SEND legislation.

Benefits for Working for DN Colleges

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme, widely recognised as one of the strongest workplace pension schemes available in the UK.
• 43 days annual leave, including 35 bookable annual leave days, 8 bank holidays and 8 days off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities, including dedicated CPD days, funded qualifications, support through our internal development panel and access to a wide range of online learning resources.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments and an electric car scheme.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, same-day GP access, retail benefits and electric car scheme.
• On-site perks, including coffee shops, food halls, floristry, hair and beauty services and gyms.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role CURRICULUM LEADER FOUNDATION LEARNING but you might know this as SEND Curriculum Manager, Foundation Learning Manager, Head of Foundation Learning, SEND Programme Manager or Inclusive Learning Manager.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• Even if you are not a teacher yet, please get in touch to discuss how we can support you through our Trade to Teach or Let's Teach programmes.
• If this role qualifies for the Teacher Pension Scheme and this would be your first teaching role, two years' service must be completed before pension benefits are added to your teacher pension record.
• If you need more information about this or any other part of this advert, please contact us at .

Teaching Qualifications: Applicants are not required to hold a teaching qualification at the point of appointment. However, they must be willing to work towards and achieve a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification within the first 18 months of employment. This qualification must then be maintained through ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD). At DN Colleges Group, a recognised teaching qualification is defined as Level 5 or above.

Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 29th October 2026