Director of Curriculum

Montem Academy; Chalvey; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Montem Academy in Slough is seeking to appoint a Director of Curriculum from January 2027. Working with teachers, you will lead curriculum design, implementation, monitoring, support and evaluation, with teaching responsibilities as a class teacher.

The ideal candidate is an outstanding middle or senior leader with proven impact, knowledge of curriculum delivery, and the ability to use assessment data to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design and delivery across the school.
• Monitor and evaluate curriculum impact using data.
• Provide teaching responsibilities as a class teacher while focusing on curriculum development.
• Collaborate with the Park Federation Academy Trust for professional development.

Job description

Director of Curriculum

Salary: £55,060 - £60,624

Grade: L1 - L5

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Montem is a warm and vibrant multi-cultural primary school based in Slough, which has a wonderfully diverse community comprising of pupils and adults from a wide range of nations, ethnicities and cultures. We celebrate this diversity and believe it is a key strength of our academy. We offer all children an education in a safe, calm, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child is valued as an individual. We aim to nurture well-rounded, respectful and confident children who will develop skills for life-long learning. Our school is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, and our partnership means that there are opportunities for professional development that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise.

Montem is committed to delivering a broad, engaging and bespoke curriculum to ensure our pupils are equipped with the skills and knowledge they will need in their education and future employment.

From January 2027, Montem Academy is seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and committed Director of Curriculum. Working alongside teachers, the successful candidate would be responsible for curriculum development with a focus on design, implementation, monitoring, support and evaluation. We are looking for a candidate who has expertise and knowledge in curriculum content and delivery. As well as this, they will keep up to date on educational research and will make evidence-based implementations to the curriculum. This role will carry teaching responsibility as a class teacher. The additional leadership time will be provided to focus on curriculum development across the school.

The ideal candidate will:

Be an outstanding existing middle or senior leader with a proven track record of impact, creativity and rigour.

Have a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding provision for curriculum.

Be able to identify, drive and secure improvements to ensure high standards in all areas.

Be the figurehead and spokesperson for curriculum at academy and federation level.

Have an excellent knowledge of curriculum and how to implement this effectively as a vehicle for progress and learning

Have the ability to evaluate and plan strategically, motivate and inspire both staff and students

To have experience of having contributed to policy formulation, implementation, evaluation and review

Have a clear understanding of assessment and a proven ability to interpret data and use it to focus improvements.

For the right candidate, we will offer

extensive support and CPD;

the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Trust

a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;

an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;

dedicated leadership time

a dedicated Governing Body;

supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;

Closing date: As and when we receive successful applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.