Curriculum Lead - English

East Kent College; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent College is seeking a Curriculum Lead in English to empower students and lead curriculum design in a dynamic environment. This temporary role focuses on teaching and curriculum development, offering valuable experience for career progression. Ideal for a passionate educator with a recognised teaching qualification.

Benefits

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement

Access to online discounts via Rewards Scheme

Cycle to work, car leasing, and tech schemes

Generous pension scheme with 28% employer contribution

Time off for significant personal events

Participation in Community Days and Staff Celebrations

Qualifications

• Proven teacher or lecturer seeking career progression.
• Skilled in assessing and tracking student progress.
• Passionate about impacting students' future careers.

Responsibilities

• Plan a relevant and distinctive curriculum.
• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans.
• Lead and coordinate the delivery team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Assessment skills

Planning interventions

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, DET, LST)

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about empowering students to achieve their academic and personal goals?

Do you have a knack for teaching across all levels of English?

Do you want to experience teaching and leading on curriculum design in a dynamic learning environment?

If so, we want you!

Please note that this is a temporary appointment to cover maternity leave until 31st August 2026. Many of our fixed-term members of staff go on to secure permanent roles – this could be your step into a career with EKC Group.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Folkestone College for a Curriculum Lead in English (known internally as a Programme Director). This fixed-term opportunity will give the right candidate valuable experience as a curriculum leader, as part of their ongoing CPD. This role is predominantly teaching, with responsibilities to support curriculum development.

If you are an internal candidate, there may be an opportunity for this to be a secondment, which can be discussed.

About Us:

At EKC Folkestone College, we are dedicated to providing high-quality education to learners from diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to inclusivity and excellence drives us to create a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan a relevant and distinctive curriculum to meet local/regional skills requirements
• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to individual learner needs
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Lead and coordinate the delivery team to ensure students receive up-to-date course information
• Create course activities supporting student understanding of objectives, assessment schedules, and requirements in line with awarding body criteria, including the course handbook

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
• Access to online discounts via our Rewards Scheme
• Cycle to work, car leasing, and tech schemes
• Generous pension scheme with 28% employer contribution
• Eco-sustainability focus aiming for Net-Zero
• Time off for significant personal events and voluntary work
• Participation in Community Days and Staff Celebrations

About You:

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organised and creative
• Capable of planning and delivering engaging lessons
• Excellent in interpersonal skills
• Skilled in assessing and tracking student progress
• Proficient in planning interventions to develop student skills

You should be passionate about impacting students' future careers, providing academic leadership, and managing curriculum delivery and accreditation. Teaching and vocational experience are essential; leadership skills are desirable.

This role is ideal for a proven teacher or lecturer seeking career progression, overseeing curriculum provision, building stakeholder relationships, and delivering high-quality teaching and assessment.

A recognised teaching qualification (such as PGCE, DET, LST) is required.

To apply, simply click and complete our short application form. We review all applications after the closing date.

For informal inquiries, email [e-mail].

Note: Starting salary depends on experience and internal criteria. Internal candidates may qualify for a higher scale after one year.

About Us

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

EKC Group is an Ofsted Outstanding provider, proud to be the first FE college to achieve this across all inspection strands. We prioritize inclusivity, community, and student success.

Safeguarding and Equality

We are committed to safeguarding, promoting welfare, and ensuring equal opportunities. All staff undergo necessary checks, including DBS and references. We promote diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities, care leavers, and armed forces personnel.