Curriculum Manager – Sport, Rockley College

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockley College is seeking a Curriculum Manager to lead its sport education team, focusing on the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Adventure. This role involves strategic oversight, operational management, and teaching responsibilities, aimed at enhancing the educational experience and aligning with industry needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading educational programs.
• Strong knowledge of vocational sports curriculum.
• Ability to drive curriculum improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop sport education provision.
• Oversee planning, delivery, and quality assurance of the curriculum.
• Ensure alignment with local and national skills needs.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Vocational Education

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Rockley College is seeking to employ a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and motivational Curriculum Manager to join and lead our education team and deliver on our sixth form course. At Rockley, we run the NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Adventure, a truly vocational experience for our learners, covering academic qualifications, professional national governing body instructor qualifications, and work experience.

Our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Adventure offers students a gateway to an adrenaline-fueled world of paddlesports, sailing, windsurfing, walking, mountain biking, and climbing.

Purpose of the role

To lead, manage, and develop Rockley’s sport education provision, with responsibility for the planning, delivery, and quality assurance of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport. The post-holder will drive curriculum improvement and innovation, oversee staffing and student performance, and ensure that provision remains aligned to local and national skills needs.

The role combines strategic sport oversight, operational management, and teaching responsibilities. The current delivery is via the Outdoors pathway, so outdoor knowledge is an asset but not essential — strong vocational sport curriculum leadership is the priority.