HE Curriculum Leader - English and Creative Writing

University Centre Peterborough; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50 days annual leave

TPS pension

On-site parking

Gym access

Professional development sponsorship

Vivup benefits

Job summary

Inspire Education Group is seeking a HE Curriculum Leader for English and Creative Writing at University Centre Peterborough. You will lead the development, coordination, and delivery of the BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing and MA Creative Writing programmes, ensuring high academic standards and student success.

You will oversee quality assurance, programme validation, and recruitment activities, managing a team of lecturers and coordinating with partners to enhance learning

Qualifications

• HE teaching experience.
• PhD (or working towards) for MA module delivery desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Lead day-to-day coordination, quality assurance and development of HE programmes with a team of lecturers.
• Manage validation and re-validation of courses to align with QAA benchmarks.
• Oversee recruitment activities including interviews, open days and outreach.

Skills

HE leadership

English literature

Creative writing

Higher education teaching

E-learning

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

PhD desirable

MA in related field

Teaching qualification (HE)

Job description

# HE Curriculum Leader - English and Creative WritingEmployer: Inspire Education GroupLocation: Peterborough, CambridgeshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £38,627 – £42,163 per annumPosted: 30th October 2026Expires: 13th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582014Job Reference: REQ000759* Share :* Print**Inspire the next generation of writers and academics while shaping a vibrant HE curriculum in English and Creative Writing!**In this busy and exciting role, you will lead the development, coordination, and delivery of the BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing and MA Creative Writing programmes at University Centre Peterborough. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining high-quality academic standards, driving student recruitment, and fostering an innovative, supportive learning environment that ensures student success and satisfaction across all study levels.Key Responsibilities:* Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching and learning across undergraduate and postgraduate creative writing and literature modules.* Lead the day-to-day operational coordination, quality assurance, and ongoing development of assigned HE programmes including managing a team of lecturers.* Manage the validation and re-validation of courses, ensuring alignment with QAA benchmarks and regulatory standards.* Oversee student recruitment, applicant conversion, interviews, open days, and outreach activities for the curriculum area.What we're looking for:* We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced academic with a strong background in English Literature and Creative Writing, as well as proven higher education teaching experience (minimum qualification to teach required; a PhD or working towards one is required for MA module delivery).* While a PhD (or currently in progress) is desirable, we equally value senior-level industry background, published works, and an MA in a related subject in lieu of a doctorate.* You will possess excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, with a track record of inspiring students and driving academic quality. E-learning expertise, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a passion for student success, equality, and safeguarding are essential.Why work for IEG?* Generous Leave: Up to 50 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)* Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including death-in-service benefits* Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere* Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications* Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discountsIEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.### AttachmentsWhy Work for IEG6.HE Course Leader English and Creative Writing.docxHE CL JD Nov 2026### Safeguarding Statement:IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.