Deputy Curriculum Area Manager - Skills (ASB) x2

Educators; Crosskeys; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Educators in Wales is seeking two Deputy Curriculum Area Managers for Skills (ASB). The roles offer a salary of £52,332 and a 37-hour week, with responsibilities spanning leadership, mentoring, and hands-on teaching.

You will oversee the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate across campuses and guide staff toward outstanding outcomes. You will deputise for the Curriculum Area Manager, shape curricula, and drive quality assurance while supporting staff induction and learner success.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration.
• Willingness to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire across colleges, delivering top-tier teaching, learning and assessment.
• Lead by Example with hands-on classroom practice.
• Shape the Curriculum through planning, QA and schemes of learning.
• Support new talent by guiding inductions for new teachers.
• Drive Success by developing assessment guidelines for high learner attainment.
• Step Up by deputising for the Curriculum Area Manager when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum planning

Quality assurance

Induction support

Education

Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE)

Job description

Deputy Curriculum Area Manager - Skills (ASB) x2

Salary: £52,332

Deputy Curriculum Area Manager - Skills (ASB) x2

37 hours per week

Lead, Inspire, and Shape the Future of Learning!

Are you passionate about education, leadership, and helping students achieve their absolute best? We are looking for an inspiring and dynamic Deputy Curriculum Area Managers for Skills to join our team!

In this exciting role, you will play a vital part in leading the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate across our campuses. You won't just be behind the scenes-you'll be leading by example in the classroom, mentoring new teachers, and helping everyone reach new heights.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead & Inspire: Provide cross-college leadership, motivating staff to deliver top-tier teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Lead by Example: Maintain a hands-on teaching commitment to model outstanding classroom practice.
• Shape the Curriculum: Assist with curriculum planning, quality assurance, and developing engaging schemes of learning for every project.
• Support New Talent: Guide newly appointed teachers through their induction so they feel confident and ready to excel.
• Drive Success: Develop assessment guidelines that help learners achieve top-tier grades and reach their goals.
• Step Up: Deputise for the Curriculum Area Manager when needed, stepping into leadership with enthusiasm.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Make a Real Impact: Directly influence learner outcomes and help shape the future of college-wide education.
• Empower Educators: Be a role model and mentor who helps teachers grow and thrive.
• Collaborative Environment: Work across multiple schools and campuses as a key part of an innovative leadership team.

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Requirements & Compliance

• Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).
• Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Coleg Gwent is an anti-racist, Disability Confident Employer committed to equality under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome all identities and neurodiverse talent, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups (Minority Ethnic, Female, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities). Support includes six staff networks (Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, etc.) and an ED&I steering group.

Staff Wellbeing

We provide comprehensive health support, including:

• Subsidised gym access and wellbeing activities.
• Access to the Headspace app and mental health champions.
• Accessible campuses and prayer rooms.

Closing Date: 04/11/26

Interview Date: TBC