Curriculum Manager - A Levels

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher's Pension Scheme

Annual Leave 39 days + 8 Bank Holidays

CPD days

Discounts via Vivup

Cycle to work / travel schemes

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a proactive Curriculum Manager for A Levels in English and Humanities at our High Pavement Campus. You will lead a large curriculum team, drive high standards in teaching and assessment, and work with the Head of Faculty to secure excellent outcomes for diverse students.

This role includes a teaching commitment of 9 hours per week and a strong focus on staff development, quality assurance and continuous curriculum improvement, with opportunities for CPD and staff

Qualifications

• Significant experience of teaching and leading at A-level.
• Experience of curriculum and people management.
• A recognised Level 5 teaching qualification.
• Strong understanding of excellent teaching, learning and assessment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to use attendance, achievement and retention data to drive improvement.
• Experience of curriculum development, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to Further Education and improving outcomes for young people.
• Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Support the development of science and maths (where relevant).
• Contribute to curriculum development and improvement.
• Support and develop teaching staff.
• Use attendance, achievement and retention data to drive improvement.
• Implement effective quality assurance processes.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to enrich programmes of study.
• Undertake curriculum and people-management responsibilities.
• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment within your own classes.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Staff development

Data-driven improvement

Education

Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Job description

Curriculum Manager for A Levels - English & Humanities

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate curriculum professional to join the Curriculum Leadership Team at our High Pavement Campus as Curriculum Manager for A levels - English & Humanities. This is one of our five faculty areas. We are looking for an experienced teacher and curriculum leader who can inspire and support a large curriculum team, working alongside the Head of Faculty to drive high-quality teaching, learning and assessment and secure excellent outcomes for a diverse range of students. As Curriculum Manager, you will provide effective leadership across the development, management, teaching and delivery of the curriculum area. You will play an important role in developing staff, maintaining high standards and ensuring students receive an engaging and high-quality learning experience. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching and working within an A-level environment, alongside experience within their relevant subject or curriculum area. You will deliver teaching within your specialism while managing a designated area of the Faculty. Working closely with the Head of Faculty and Assistant Principal, you will:

• Lead high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Support the development of science and maths.
• Contribute to curriculum development and improvement.
• Support and develop teaching staff.
• Use attendance, achievement and retention data to drive improvement.
• Implement effective quality assurance processes.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to enrich programmes of study.
• Undertake curriculum and people-management responsibilities.
• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment within your own classes.

As part of this role there is a teaching commitment of 9 hours per week.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience of teaching and working within an A-level environment, specifically in Science and/or Maths.
• Experience of curriculum and people management.
• A recognised Level 5 teaching qualification.
• A strong understanding of excellent teaching, learning and assessment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to use attendance, achievement and retention data to drive improvement.
• Experience of curriculum development, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to Further Education and improving outcomes for young people.
• Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary - £45,383 - £47,676 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 39 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood. We're proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we're actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected. Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported. Mental health matters here too - our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college. Through our Wellness Cafés - informal gatherings that invite open conversation - colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career. Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.