Curriculum & Learning Lead

YMC; Norwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing events

Contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Training and bursaries

Annual staff day and awards

Death in service benefit

Regular line management and support

DBS check and references

Job summary

YMCA Norfolk is seeking an experienced education professional to join the E-Learning Service as Curriculum and Learning Lead. The role focuses on leading teaching quality, curriculum delivery and student progress, in collaboration with the Principal and Deputy Principal, to deliver high-quality online education.

The post requires experience in curriculum leadership, strong understanding of teaching and learning, and the ability to use data to monitor performance and drive improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience of curriculum leadership in secondary education settings.
• Strong teaching, learning, assessment and student progress expertise.
• Ability to use data to monitor performance and drive improvement.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with ability to manage competing priorities.
• IT proficiency with experience of using or administering a VLE.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, quality assurance, Alternative Provision and SEND advantageous.
• Teaching qualification with QTS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the quality of teaching, learning and curriculum across the E-Learning Service.
• Support curriculum planning, quality assurance and teacher development.
• Work with schools, commissioners, families and stakeholders to improve educational outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement within the E-Learning Service.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Teaching and learning

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

QTS

VLE administration

Education

Teaching qualification / QTS

Tools

VLE (Virtual Learning Environment)

Job description

Position: Curriculum & Learning Lead
Pay: £20.61 per hour (£40,189.50 per annum)
Location: Aylsham Road Offices with Elements of Home Working
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week (Term-time only + 2 Weeks)

Job Role

We are looking for an experienced education professional to join our E-Learning Service (ELS) as a Curriculum and Learning Lead.

Since 2003, the E-Learning Service has provided online education to thousands of pupils, helping many to successfully reintegrate into school, continue their studies, or achieve recognised qualifications.

The main purpose of the Curriculum and Learning Lead role is to lead and develop the quality of teaching, learning and curriculum delivery across the Service. Working closely with the Principal and Deputy Principal, you will support curriculum planning, quality assurance, teacher development and student progress, helping to ensure that learners receive a high-quality educational experience.

You will also work collaboratively with schools, commissioners, families and other stakeholders, championing continuous improvement and supporting the ongoing development of the E-Learning Service.

The Organisation

At YMCA Norfolk we are hope filled, inspiring and empowering.

We aim to offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people within our community.

As a value-driven organisation we want our identity to run through everything we do, so we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for not only the young people we serve but our staff too. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and most importantly - fun!

• Experience of curriculum leadership within a secondary education setting.
• A strong understanding of teaching, learning, assessment and student progress.
• The ability to use data effectively to monitor performance and drive improvement.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong IT skills, with experience of using or administering a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, quality assurance, Alternative Provision and SEND is advantageous.
• A teaching qualification, ideally Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people.
• 34 days (pro rata) per annum inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays
• An additional day of annual leave (pro rata) awarded after 5 and 10 years of continuous Long Service
• Access to contributory stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months
• Health and wellbeing events and activities
• Family friendly policies
• In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
• Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Regular line management and support

Closing date for applications:

27th November 2026

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Enhanced DBS check prior to starting employment.

Written references will be obtained for the successful candidate that will cover the previous 5 years of employment. The successful candidate will be advised that an offer of employment is subject to us obtaining a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to YMCA Norfolk. Character references may be sought where it is not possible to obtain employment references.

YMCA Norfolk will consider all applications, however this role does not meet the salary requirements for sponsorship.