Curriculum Manager: Skills for Life Faculty

Nacro; Southampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacro in Southampton invites applications for Curriculum Manager: Skills for Life Faculty. This permanent, term-time role (205 days) offers £45,858 per annum, 37 hours per week, and does not sponsor visas.

You will lead curriculum delivery, manage a team of educators, monitor learner progress, and drive quality improvements to secure outstanding outcomes for learners with SEND. The post emphasises safeguarding and building strong partnerships with schools and local organisations, with a focus on

Qualifications

• English and maths qualifications at Level 2.
• A recognised teaching qualification (DET or equivalent, or above).
• Experience of teaching learners with SEN/SMEH needs and managing educational provision.
• Strong leadership, people-management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of SEND requirements, safeguarding and quality improvement.
• A SENCO qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage curriculum delivery, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Manage, motivate and develop a team of education professionals.
• Monitor learner attendance, retention, progress and achievement.
• Drive quality improvement, curriculum development and learner recruitment.
• Build effective partnerships with schools, employers and local organisations.
• Promote safeguarding, positive behaviour and an exceptional learner experience.

Job description

Curriculum Manager: Skills for Life Faculty

Curriculum Manager: Skills for Life Faculty

· Salary £45,858 per annum

· Contract Permanent, Term Time Only (205 Days)

· Hours37 hours,per week

· Location Southampton

· DBS requirement Enhanced & Child Barred

· This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship.

At Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

We see your future, whatever the past.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced, motivated education leader with a passion for inclusive learning, strong team-management skills and a commitment to achieving outstanding learner outcomes, particularly for learners with SEND and additional needs.

Duties include (but not limited to)

• Lead and manage curriculum delivery, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Manage, motivate and develop a team of education professionals.
• Monitor learner attendance, retention, progress and achievement.
• Drive quality improvement, curriculum development and learner recruitment.
• Build effective partnerships with schools, employers and local organisations.
• Promote safeguarding, positive behaviour and an exceptional learner experience.

Essential requirements and qualifications

• English and maths qualifications at Level 2.
• A recognised teaching qualification (DET or equivalent, or above).
• Experience of teaching learners with SEN/SMEH needs and managing educational provision.
• Strong leadership, people-management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of SEND requirements, safeguarding and quality improvement.
• A SENCO qualification or willingness to work towards one.

A relevant degree or management qualification at Level 5 or above is desirable. An enhanced DBS check, including the relevant barred list check, is required.

Please note interviews will commence from 2nd November 2026.

Nacro is fair and inclusive employer

At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially. For advice, contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on 0300 123 1999 or [e-mail] .

Curriculum Manager: Skills for Life Faculty