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Curriculum Development Manager – English and Maths

Ref: 129810

Salary: £41,858 to £44,405 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Castleford College

We are looking for a Curriculum Development Manager to join our passionate English and Maths team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference by providing effective leadership alongside teaching and learning to help learners and teachers succeed.

We are looking for enthusiastic professionals who can promote a culture of excellent behaviour, motivation and high learner performance through excellent standards of teaching and learning. In addition, you should be an excellent team player and have a passion for supporting students to succeed.

• Assist in overseeing the management and development of curriculum
• Line manage and lead the English and Maths team
• Support the implementation of local and college strategies to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment
• Be a key driver in monitor the curriculum area’s performance and implementing the Quality Improvement Plan
• Support teachers and staff to comply with the Group’s quality processes

• GCSE in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification
• Successful experience of teaching within the English and Maths Curriculum
• Management experience in FE is desirable but not essential

Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day – Click to watch

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would like to join us please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you.

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts
• Staff Recognition Awards

Find out more here.

Closing date: 14th January 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 26th January 2026

Please note direct applicants only – no agency CV’s

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.