Head of Curriculum and Engagement

OneSchool Global UK; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacro is seeking an experienced Further Education professional to lead our Northwest education teams across Bolton and Leeds, with a hybrid working pattern and national travel as required. You will drive high-quality learning outcomes and oversee curriculum planning, delivery, and performance against regional priorities.

The role requires excellent communication and ICT skills, with a PGCE desirable. Salary starts at £41,851 with progression to £43,107 in the first year.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Further Education provision and teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ICT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective leadership to Education Centre delivery teams and provide coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
• Oversee Education Centres and Learning Spaces management.
• Collaborate with Finance Partners on budgeting and resource planning for sustainable provision.
• Build and nurture relationships with Local Authorities, employers, and feeder schools/colleges.
• Lead inclusive, engaging curriculum design that meets learners' needs and regional priorities.
• Support Education Leadership Team in designing and delivering curriculum content.

Skills

Educational leadership

Education

PGCE qualification

Job description

Head of Curriculum and Engagement

Salary £41,851 per annum

Contract Permanent/Full Time

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Location Bolton

Hybrid working between Bolton and Leeds Education Centres with some home working and other national travel as required

DBS requirement Enhanced and Barred

This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship.

This role offers a starting salary within Nacro’s pay structure of Entry Salary of £41,851 with expected progression to Established Salary £43,107 within the first year, subject to meeting clear criteria and performance standards, with further pay progression available in the future. Nacro’s pay framework provides transparent progression points and supports ongoing professional development and career growth.

At Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

We see your future, whatever the past.

About You

We are looking to recruit an experienced Further Education professional as our Head of Curriculum & Engagement to lead our education teams in the Northwest region, based between Bolton and Leeds. This is a pivotal role, where you will ensure a high-quality learning experience which leads to excellent achievement, progression, and destination outcomes for all learners, whilst supporting the development, planning, delivery and monitoring of Nacro’s curriculum to ensure that it meets the needs and aspirations of learners and the employment and skills priorities of the regions that we serve.

Duties & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver effective, operational leadership and management to Education Centre delivery teams, including line management, coaching, mentoring, support, and feedback to ensure high-quality and impactful education provision.
• Provide day to day oversight and operational management of Education Centres and Learning Spaces
• Working collaboratively with Finance Business Partners to deliver efficient and effective financial planning, budget, and resource management for sustainable provision.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including Local Authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships, employers, feeder schools and colleges.
• Lead and own the approach for ensuring that curriculum design is inclusive, engaging and fit for purpose.
• Collaborate with the Education Leadership Team to manage and support Education Centre Delivery Teams in designing and delivering curriculum content that meets learners' needs and aspirations.

We are seeking an innovative and forward-thinking candidate with the ability to develop and implement a long-term vision for the curriculum, ensuring that it aligns with the strategic needs and priorities of the directorate. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, together with strong ICT proficiency.

PGCE qualification would be desirable.

Nacro is a fair and inclusive employer

At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially.

The safety and wellbeing of our service users, students, and residents, is central to the services we provide.

At Nacro we are committed to ensuring that service users, students, residents, and anyone who accesses our services are free from abuse, harm, and neglect. We are also committed to protecting their health, wellbeing, and human rights.

Safeguarding is the responsibility of all Nacro employees, volunteers, and contractors, whatever their role.