Head of Curriculum - English

Bury College; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Radcliffe seeks a Head of Curriculum for their Young People English team. This leadership role involves inspiring a skilled team, developing an inclusive curriculum, and championing high-quality teaching. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of improving outcomes in English and will thrive in a student-centered environment. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of the English department while ensuring every student is at the heart of decision-making.

Benefits

45 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund

Flexible working

Family Friendly Policy

Special Leave of Absence

Paid leave for religious festivals

Sabbaticals

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Service

Onsite gym

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite nursery

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven record of improving outcomes for young people in English.
• Experience leading teams in an educational environment.
• Ability to develop engaging, inclusive curricula.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of skilled, dedicated practitioners.
• Develop and embed an engaging, inclusive curriculum.
• Champion high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in English.

Skills

Commitment to inclusion

High expectations

Leadership skills

Student-centered approach

Job description

Head of Curriculum - Young People English

Bury College are now welcoming applications for a Head of Curriculum in our Young People English team. We are seeking an experienced and values-driven leader to join our high-performing English team, recognised for its commitment to high standards, inclusion, and a deeply student-focused approach. Year after year, the team secures strong results for our young people, and this is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping its future direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of skilled, dedicated practitioners.
• Work closely with our cross-college management team.
• Develop and embed an engaging, inclusive curriculum that supports every young person to thrive.
• Champion high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across all English pathways.
• Uphold our core values.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Committed to inclusion, high expectations and ensuring every student is at the heart of decision-making.
• Proven record of improving outcomes for young people in English.
• Thrives in an environment where students are genuinely at the heart of what we do.

Interview Details

Interviews will be taking place on Tuesday 16th December 2025.

Benefits

• 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus Christmas closure.
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund.
• Flexible working.
• Family Friendly Policy.
• Special Leave of Absence.
• Paid leave for religious festivals.
• Sabbaticals.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Health Service.
• Onsite gym.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Onsite nursery.
• Free onsite parking.

Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments. NB: We reserve the right to interview on application due to business need. Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online. We might wish to explore this at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who attend an interview.