Curriculum Leader in English

Blackpool and The Fylde College; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Curriculum Leader in English to drive improvements in student engagement and achievement. This role involves leading the English curriculum, mentoring staff, and ensuring high standards of teaching and assessment. Join a vibrant community dedicated to inspiring student success and shaping an innovative curriculum. If you possess creativity and leadership skills, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on the future of learners!

Benefits

Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Competitive pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Agile working opportunities

Wellbeing provision including EAP

FREE eye tests

Onsite food outlets

FREE car parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading English curriculum development and teaching.
• Strong ability to inspire and engage students in learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the English curriculum area.
• Drive curriculum development and ensure high teaching standards.
• Monitor learner progress and support staff development.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Leadership

Teaching English

Mentoring

Assessment Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Teaching Qualification

Job description

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The Role

Are you passionate about transforming English education? Blackpool and the Fylde College is seeking a dynamic Curriculum Leader in English to spearhead rapid improvements in student engagement and achievement across Functional Skills English and GCSE English. We are looking for a visionary leader who is not afraid to challenge the status quo, bringing fresh, innovative approaches to the classroom. If you have the energy, creativity, and confidence to inspire young minds and drive educational excellence, we want you on our team! Join us in making a lasting impact on the future of our students.

The Role

Are you passionate about transforming English education? Blackpool and the Fylde College is seeking a dynamic Curriculum Leader in English to spearhead rapid improvements in student engagement and achievement across Functional Skills English and GCSE English. We are looking for a visionary leader who is not afraid to challenge the status quo, bringing fresh, innovative approaches to the classroom. If you have the energy, creativity, and confidence to inspire young minds and drive educational excellence, we want you on our team! Join us in making a lasting impact on the future of our students.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the English curriculum area, including staff supervision, resource planning, and performance monitoring.
• Driving curriculum development by collaborating with internal teams and contributing to strategic planning and innovation.
• Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment through mentoring, peer observations, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring learner progress and quality indicators, using college systems to track and enhance student achievement.
• Supporting and developing staff through regular communication, performance reviews, and targeted professional development.
  
  

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a vibrant educational community dedicated to inspiring student success, while playing a key role in shaping an innovative and forward-thinking English curriculum.

Interested? Apply Early!

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so submit your application as soon as possible!

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) - 15.4% 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
• 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
  

B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email [e-mail] should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process

B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here

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