Equine Curriculum Lead & Staff Development

PLUMPTON COLLEGE; Plumpton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pension

CPD opportunities

Onsite gym

Cycle-to-work

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance

Job summary

Plumpton College in England seeks an experienced equine professional to step into curriculum leadership as Assistant Curriculum Manager. You will design and manage high-quality equine programmes, line-manage staff, deliver excellent teaching, and drive quality improvement across lessons and mock inspections.

You will work with the Curriculum Manager, support recruitment and progression, collaborate with employers, and ensure safeguarding, inclusion and student welfare.

Qualifications

• Holds a degree or professional qualification in equine (or a related subject).
• Has a recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the level of delivery.
• Has extensive equine industry experience and strong specialist subject knowledge.
• Is an excellent teacher with a track record of good or outstanding practice.
• Has the ability to support, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Is highly organised, adaptable and confident using data and digital systems.
• Is passionate about student success, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Holds Level 2 (or above) English and maths, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and manage high-quality equine programmes that meet awarding body requirements and industry needs.
• Line manage and mentor staff, supporting performance, development and wellbeing.
• Deliver and model consistently high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Lead on quality improvement activity, including standardisation, internal verification and KPI monitoring.
• Support student recruitment, progression, retention and destinations.
• Work collaboratively with employers, stakeholders and internal teams to strengthen provision and learner opportunities.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, health and safety, and student welfare are embedded in all practice.
• You will also contribute to marketing and recruitment activity, employer engagement, and whole-college events.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Staff development

Teaching

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Student welfare

Safeguarding

Education

Equine degree

Teaching qualification

English & maths Level 2

Tools

MS Office

Student management system

Job description

Plumpton College in England seeks an experienced equine professional to step into curriculum leadership as Assistant Curriculum Manager. You will design and manage high-quality equine programmes, line-manage staff, deliver excellent teaching, and drive quality improvement across lessons and mock inspections.

You will work with the Curriculum Manager, support recruitment and progression, collaborate with employers, and ensure safeguarding, inclusion and student welfare.