Director of Curriculum & Assessment

UNITED LEARNING; Remote; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A large educational organization in Greater London is seeking a Director of Curriculum & Assessment to lead and oversee curriculum strategies across the group. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in curriculum design and assessment within education sectors. The role entails leading a team of specialists, collaborating with various educational stakeholders, and ensuring curriculum alignment with the forthcoming National Curriculum. This position offers a salary of up to £120,000 per year and a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in curriculum and assessment roles.
• Proven leadership in education settings.
• Ability to work with diverse educational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum and assessment strategies across the group.
• Lead and develop a team of specialists.
• Collaborate with education teams for school improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Curriculum design

Assessment strategy

Collaboration

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Director of Curriculum & Assessment

Job reference: REQ004376

Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum

Contractual hours: 37.5

Basis: Full Time

Region: London - Central Office - Home Based

Closing date: 30 January 2026

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Thank you for your interest in becoming the Director of Curriculum and Assessment with United Learning.

United Learning has significantly invested in curriculum in recent years, with Powerful Knowledge being a core element of our framework for excellence. The United Curriculum provides a fully resourced curriculum designed to support schools in delivering a high-quality education. It has been carefully crafted by teachers and curriculum experts and provides coverage across most subjects from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to KS3 and beyond. Our curriculum is designed to give teachers the flexibility necessary to teach effectively within their own unique contexts, while also supplying comprehensive guidance for those new to teaching or working outside their primary subject areas.

With over 100 schools in the Group, we know that our curriculum shapes the learning experience of tens of thousands of pupils every year. We are proud of our curriculum’s achievements, with its positive impact evident across our schools. Furthermore, more than 150 schools outside the United Learning Group now utilise these curriculum and assessment materials to enhance their own school improvement journeys.

We are seeking the next leader to oversee curriculum and assessment across our group and beyond. This is a particularly exciting time to join us, as we prepare to revise our materials in line with the forthcoming National Curriculum set to launch in 2028. Consideration is also being given to ensuring that our resources remain relevant in an increasingly digital and AI‑driven world. The appointed individual will head the United Curriculum team, delivering high‑quality, impactful curriculum and assessment products to schools throughout the group, as well as commercially to those outside of it.

The postholder will have responsibility for the overall vision, strategy, development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of the United Curriculum. They will lead a team of curriculum, assessment and operations specialists, working collaboratively with colleagues in the education team to support school improvement initiatives.

As a Director within United Learning, you will be part of a committed team spanning academies and independent schools, all united by the vision of bringing out the best in everyone. In your senior role within the Transformation Department, you will have access to digital and data expertise to maximise the impact of your work, alongside close collaboration with education and subject improvement teams. With the support and backing of our Group, this role provides a career defining opportunity to shape the learning experience of tens of thousands of pupils across United Learning schools and across the UK.

For more information about this exciting opportunity please consult the candidate pack attached.

To arrange an informal, confidential conversation with Lauren Thorpe, Chief Transformation Officer, please contact Geoff Morris, Head of Leadership Recruitment on [e-mail] or call 07811 345 638.

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following link: https://ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=730210BWJi

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