Curriculum Transformation Specialist

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking a Curriculum Transformation professional to support the implementation of the Leading Edge Curriculum and Education for Life 2030+ strategy. The role collaborates with academic and professional services colleagues to redesign programmes, build coherent curricula, and align with institutional priorities.

The post is fixed-term until 31 July 2028 and offers blended working arrangements. Contact Michelle Black for an informal discussion.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of policy and developments relating to curriculum design, learning, teaching, and assessment in higher education.
• Experience of programme-level curriculum design, development, and enhancement within a higher education context.
• Ability to manage a complex workload and work flexibly within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting programme teams through structured curriculum transformation and programme redesign aligned to the university strategy.
• Facilitating curriculum design workshops and activities focused on coherence, learning outcomes, and assessment strategy.
• Working with colleagues to implement institutional curriculum policy and framework requirements.
• Designing coherent programme-level learning, teaching, and assessment strategies to enable progression and inclusivity.
• Developing and refining curriculum design guidance, resources, and toolkits for transformation activity.
• Co-ordinating curriculum documentation and design outputs through programme approvals and reviews.
• Building relationships with academic leaders and professional services across the university.

Skills

Curriculum design

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy interpretation

Digital literacy

Communication

Education

University degree or equivalent

Senior Fellow HEA

Job description

Newcastle University is seeking a Curriculum Transformation professional to support the implementation of the Leading Edge Curriculum and Education for Life 2030+ strategy. The role collaborates with academic and professional services colleagues to redesign programmes, build coherent curricula, and align with institutional priorities.

The post is fixed-term until 31 July 2028 and offers blended working arrangements. Contact Michelle Black for an informal discussion.