Curriculum Manager

Judicium; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Practice Network is seeking an experienced Curriculum Lead to manage apprenticeship programmes and drive innovative, market-aligned schemes of work. You will design lesson plans, coordinate live virtual classrooms, and ensure content meets safeguarding and Ofsted standards.

You will work with curriculum managers and the Head of Curriculum to advance quality improvements, learner engagement, and effective cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience of curriculum design and development.
• Dedication to inclusion and equitable access to education for all learners.
• Experience of working in Further Education, Apprenticeships, or a similar environment.
• Excellent knowledge of pedagogy, andragogy and adult learning theories.
• Up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• Hold Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications.
• High level of literacy and excellent communication skills.
• Confident and professional with the ability to engage with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead apprenticeship curriculum, ensuring programmes are innovative, market-led, viable and aligned with BPN and SEG strategic plans.
• Lead the design, writing and sharing of schemes of work, lesson plans and enrichment materials, collaborating with curriculum managers, design teams and eLearning colleagues.
• Oversee the programmes, including the planning, creation and delivery of live virtual classrooms, podcasts, webinars and digital enrichment resources.
• Ensure all programme content meets statutory, regulatory and operational requirements, including safeguarding, Prevent, equality and diversity, and Ofsted expectations.
• Maintain and update programme content regularly, ensuring relevance, quality and learner engagement.
• Lead timetabling, staffing and delivery of online classrooms, working with Virtual Classroom Team for capacity and quality.
• Plan on-going quality improvements to achieve high attendance, retention, completion, achievement and progression.

Job description

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Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number VN3035

Location City

Location City Home Based

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent

About us

Since we were founded in 2004, we've grown into a dynamic team of over 180 dedicated professionals committed to making a difference.

Recognised Excellence

• Our commitment to excellence has earned us significant recognition:
• Best Companies 2 Star 'Outstanding to Work For' award 2022
• Named among the Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK and the Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London
• Best Training Provider 2024/25 and Best Apprenticeship Employer 2024/25 at the RateMyApprenticeship awards
• Recruiter of the Year 2024 as part of the Education Investor Awards with Supporting Education Group

We are also proud to hold several prestigious certifications, including:

• Disability Confident Employer
• Investors in People Gold
• Leaders in Safeguarding Gold
• Living Wage Employer

Join Us on Our Mission

At the LMP Group, we are more than just a collection of companies. We are a community dedicated to empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. Whether you're looking to advance your education, enhance your career, or collaborate on meaningful initiatives, we invite you to join us on our mission to inspire ambition. Together, we can create inspirational journeys and delivery excellence in education.

About the job

• Manage and lead apprenticeship curriculum, ensuring programmes are innovative, market‑led, viable and aligned with BPN and SEG strategic plans.
• Lead the design, writing and sharing of schemes of work, lesson plans and enrichment materials, collaborating with curriculum managers, design teams and eLearning colleagues.
• Oversee the programmes, including the planning, creation and delivery of live virtual classrooms, podcasts, webinars and digital enrichment resources.
• Ensure all programme content meets statutory, regulatory and operational requirements, including safeguarding, Prevent, equality and diversity, and Ofsted expectations.
• Maintain and update programme content regularly, ensuring relevance, quality and learner engagement. Ensuring accessibility and alignment with learner needs, employer expectations and programme requirements.
• Lead timetabling, staffing and delivery of online classrooms, working closely with the Virtual Classroom Team to ensure capacity, consistency and high-quality learner experiences.
• Implement an effective model of standards, professionalism and positive culture through strong leadership and buildinghigh-quality, efficient,flexibleand capable curriculum delivery teams in support of LMP’sobjectives.
• Plan on-going quality improvements that will result in the highest standards of student attendance, retention, completion,achievementand progression ensuring allprogrammesare "inspection ready".
• Liaise and work effectively with the full range of support services to ensure marketing, enrolment and support enhances the curriculum offering and recruitment,including supporting planned marketing and promotional events
• Work collaboratively on cross-Department projects and activities in liaison with theHead of Curriculum to develop and enhance innovative and improved ways of working for the benefit of learners
• Lead, motivate, and support the team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including problem resolution
• Contribute to reporting and monitoring processes.
• Ensure andmaintainstandards and quality by engaging with and using BPN quality systems
• Implement a wide range of teaching andlearner-centred learning strategies across the curriculum area that ensures the most effective learning, continuation,achievementand progression ofapprentices, as well as the most effective use of teaching time and other resources.
• Plan, use and apply modern technology in TLA including the use ofBudto enhance the learning experience and assessment process and to support progress for learners.
• Plan, prepare and teach highly effective theory lessonsonline; share teaching, learning and assessment (TLA) good practice and celebrate learners’ and others’ successesincluding supporting on the building of functional skills resources
• Work to ensurehigh levelsoflearners’attendance in allonline classroomsandmonitortracking of individual learner progress
• Be responsible forcreating an inclusive, non-discriminatory learning environmentthat meets the needs of all apprentices

Training

• Attend training to meet your own Continual Professional Developmentneeds and business needsand record all activities
• Attendand deliverStandardisation events as appropriate
• Support continual staff training (CPD) and staff qualifications to ensure consistency of processes and practices to meet funding, regulatory and inspectorate requirements.
• Engage in your own CPD, particularly in digital learning, enrichment design, youth engagement and emerging pedagogical approaches.
• Work closely with the Head ofCurriculum, other curriculum managers, DeliveryManagersand the Performance Managers to ensure cohesive programmes andtimelydelivery and achievement
• Provideappropriate dataand informationregardingthe programme and learners asrequiredand contribute to the regular self-assessment monitoring process

Administration

• Maintain records in central locations
• Prepare regular reportsfor the Apprenticeships Director, Head of Delivery and across business
• Lead workforce and capacity planning for the Functional Skills and Curriculum Admin teams, ensuring timely recruitment and effective deployment.

Other

Any other duties connected with the post as arereasonably requiredfrom time to time

Equality & Diversity

Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all enrichment and Functional Skills activity.

Safeguarding

Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure students, visitors and staff are safeguarded.

About you

The following criteria are used to shortlist applicants and assess candidates. Please show evidence of how you meet these criteria in your application.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of curriculum design and development.
• Dedication to inclusion and equitable access to education for all learners.
• Experience of working in Further Education,Apprenticeships,or a similar environment.
• Excellent knowledge of pedagogy,andragogyand adult learning theories.
• Have up to date industry knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• Hold Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications.
• High levelof literacy andexcellent communication skills.
• Confident and professional with the ability to work with people at all levels and to develop strong professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Have strong IT skillsincludingTeams,excel and wordand beexperienced in workingwith e-portfolio’s.
• Can motivate and inspire staff and learners.
• Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travelasrequired.
• Havehigh levelsof motivation,asolutions- focused approachand the ability to use own initiative.
• Excellent time-keeping skills and be able to work on your own initiative,prioritising your workload at all times.

Desirable Criteria

• Hold anassessor, teacher and orIV/IQA qualification
• Experience of leading professional learning/ CPD in Artificial Intelligence, Coaching, Learning and Development or Administration

What we Offer

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan, once you’ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary
• We’ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you’ve passed probation – this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteer days – 3 paid volunteer days a year, with 2 dedicated to Education

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities

The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

Pre-employment checks

Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.