Curriculum Officer - Skills & Development

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Job summary

Learn Devon is seeking an energetic Curriculum Officer to lead and develop a high‑quality curriculum for adults and communities across Devon. You will bring tutors, learners, employers and partners together, using local intelligence and clear standards to create learning that is inclusive, relevant and responsive.

This hands‑on leadership role supports tutors and learning staff, builds strong partnerships and keeps a sharp focus on quality, performance and positive learner outcomes.

Qualifications

• Plan and manage an innovative curriculum for adults and communities across Devon.
• Lead, motivate and develop tutors and support staff across dispersed locations.
• Collaborate with awarding bodies to evidence high-quality provision from Entry to Level 4.
• Use performance information and learner feedback to improve participation and outcomes.
• Champion teaching, learning and assessment with robust quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage an innovative curriculum that responds to local needs across Devon.
• Lead, motivate and develop tutors and support staff in online and community settings.
• Work with awarding bodies to evidencing high-quality provision from Entry to Level 4.
• Use performance data and feedback to improve participation, retention and progression.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion embedded throughout.

Skills

Curriculum development

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-informed decisions

Inclusive learning

Job description

Curriculum Officer – Learn Devon

Bring fresh ideas to learning across Devon

Are you a natural connector who can turn insight, relationships and great ideas into learning that changes lives?

Learn Devon is looking for an energetic and professionally credible Curriculum Officer to lead and develop a high-quality curriculum area for adults and communities across the county. You will bring tutors, learners, employers and partners together, using local intelligence, subject expertise and fresh thinking to create learning that is inclusive, relevant and responsive.

This is a hands‑on management role for someone who enjoys making things happen. You will lead, support and develop tutors and learning support staff, build strong community and employer relationships, and keep a clear focus on quality, performance and positive outcomes for learners.

What you’ll be doing

• Plan and manage an innovative curriculum that responds to the needs of Devon’s residents, communities and employers.
• Lead, motivate and develop tutors and support staff working both online and in communities across a dispersed county.
• Work closely with a number of Awarding Bodies evidencing high quality provision from Entry level to Level 4 courses.
• Use performance information, learner feedback and local intelligence to improve participation, retention, achievement and progression.
• Champion excellent teaching, learning and assessment, including robust RARPA, assessment and internal quality assurance practice.
• Build productive partnerships across Devon County Council and with employers, community organisations, colleges, training providers and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure provision meets funding, awarding organisation and regulatory requirements, with safeguarding, Prevent, equality, diversity and inclusion embedded throughout.
• Manage priorities, resources and delivery so that learning remains high quality, financially responsible and focused on impact.

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Build trust quickly and bring people together around a shared purpose.
• Can lead and support teaching professionals with clarity, credibility and enthusiasm.
• See possibilities where others see challenges and can turn ideas into practical action.
• Understand adult and community learning, curriculum development and quality improvement.
• Use evidence and data confidently to make decisions and improve performance.
• Care deeply about inclusive learning and removing barriers for adults across Devon.
• Can balance creativity and innovation with the professional standards, compliance and accountability expected of a management role.

Why join Learn Devon?

You will have the opportunity to shape learning that reflects Devon’s diverse communities and economic priorities, while helping talented colleagues deliver experiences that build confidence, skills and progression. It is a varied role with real scope to influence how we reach learners, respond to local need and demonstrate the difference adult learning makes.

Our offer to you

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.

In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.

Be part of Devon’s next chapter

If you are ready to lead people, champion quality and create learning opportunities that make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our .
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• - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the .

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