HE Curriculum Leader - English and Creative Writing

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave allowance

TPS pension

Health & parking

Professional development

Vivup benefits

Job summary

IEG in Peterborough is seeking an HE Curriculum Leader for English and Creative Writing to drive the BA and MA programmes at University Centre Peterborough. You will lead teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate modules, coordinate quality assurance, recruit students, and manage a team of lecturers, ensuring academic standards and student success.

You will have a strong HE background, excellent communication and leadership skills, and be committed to ongoing professional development and

Qualifications

• Strong background in English Literature and Creative Writing.
• Higher education teaching experience required.
• PhD or working towards one for MA module delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, coordination and delivery of BA and MA programmes.
• Manage teaching quality, standards and a Lecturers team.
• Oversee validation/re-validation and regulatory alignment.
• Drive student recruitment, applications, interviews and outreach.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Leadership

E-learning

Education

PhD

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HE Curriculum Leader - English and Creative Writing

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location_on Peterborough 13/11/2026 HE Curriculum Leader - English and Creative Writing

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £38,627 – £42,163 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Date posted 30/10/2026

Job reference REQ000759

Attachments 6.HE Course Leader English and Creative Writing.docx.pdf

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £38, 627 – £42, 163 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Contract Type: All year round

Location: University Centre Peterborough

Closing Date: Friday, November 13, 2026

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).

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, incl Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and 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 discounts

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 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.

HE Curriculum Leader - English and Creative Writing