SEND Curriculum Leader for Autistic Learners

Tempest Resourcing Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempest Resourcing Limited is recruiting a Curriculum Manager for a specialist SEND college in Brighton. You will lead curriculum quality, line-manage lecturers and work with the leadership team to drive improvements.

The role focuses on ensuring high-quality teaching aligned with the Education Inspection Framework, safeguarding, and strong partnerships with employers and local services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a curriculum leadership or management position.
• Experience of line managing teaching staff.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and quality improvement.
• Experience conducting teaching and learning observations, moderation and internal verification.
• Experience contributing to SARs, QIPs and quality improvement processes.
• Strong curriculum planning, timetabling and organisational skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing teaching staff.
• A good understanding of SEND and/or autism.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the curriculum and curriculum staffing.
• Line manage Lecturers, including probation, absence management, regular check-ins, induction and training.
• Mentor and support trainee Lecturers to achieve their teaching accreditations.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and cover arrangements are in place.
• Ensure suitable resources are available to support high-quality curriculum delivery.
• Lead quality monitoring and quality improvement, including teaching and learning observations, moderation and internal verification.
• Produce quality reports for the college leadership team.
• Support the Deputy Head of College with the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Lead the implementation of agreed quality improvement measures.
• Lead on timetabling and support curriculum design.
• Provide teaching cover when required.
• Develop relationships with employers, schools and local community organisations.
• Organise and participate in off-site activities and work placements where required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SEND and autism specialisms.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Line management

Quality assurance

Observations & moderation

SARs & QIPs

Timetabling & planning

Mentoring

SEND/autism knowledge

Communication & partnerships

Safeguarding & wellbeing

Job description

Tempest Resourcing Limited is recruiting a Curriculum Manager for a specialist SEND college in Brighton. You will lead curriculum quality, line-manage lecturers and work with the leadership team to drive improvements.

The role focuses on ensuring high-quality teaching aligned with the Education Inspection Framework, safeguarding, and strong partnerships with employers and local services.