Curriculum Leader Foundation Learning ( Group role)

Doncaster College; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Doncaster College seeks an experienced Curriculum Leader Foundation Learning to lead and manage Foundation Learning provision across the DN Colleges Group. This group role drives high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment while maintaining high standards and outcomes for learners.

You will travel between Scunthorpe and Doncaster campuses, lead Foundation Learning teams, support staff development and oversee curriculum planning, EHCP reviews and partner engagements to enhance learner

Qualifications

• Experience leading within a SEND or Foundation Learning environment.
• Proven ability to drive curriculum improvement and attach quality measures.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Foundation Learning teams across the DN Colleges Group to deliver high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Coach and appraise staff to promote continuous improvement and outstanding practice.
• Monitor performance against attendance, retention, achievement and learner progress.
• Oversee curriculum planning and delivery to meet learner and employer needs.
• Participate in EHCP reviews and liaise with Local Authorities as required.
• Work with employers and partners to enhance learner opportunities and placements.
• Contribute to QA activities, audits and curriculum reviews.
• Manage staffing, resources and budgets within the curriculum area.
• Support recruitment, marketing and growth activities in the curriculum area.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Leadership experience

SEND knowledge

Curriculum development

Education

Graduate qualification or Level 5 in relevant sector

Job description

The vacancy

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 [e-mail].

Additional Information

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: 22nd September 2026

About Us

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.

We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.

Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.

The Benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

Health and fitness suite

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

• Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
• Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
• Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
• Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Hair and Beauty services
• On site nursery
• Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
• In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme

Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom

The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.