Curriculum Manager Foundation Learning
Application Deadline: 25 October 2026
Department: FDN - Foundation Learning Team
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Radstock, England
Reporting To: Cathryn Giles
Compensation: £44,894.92 - £46,209.34 / year
Description
Permanent contract
37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm with 1 hour for lunch
52 weeks per year
Key Purpose: To provide effective leadership and management of Foundation Learning at the Somer Valley Campus at Bath College, ensuring the successful delivery of the Curriculum. The role is focused on achieving outstanding standards in teaching, learning, and assessment, driving student success and progression, and supporting the growth and recruitment of learners within the curriculum area.
There is a teaching commitment of at least 6 hours per week for this role.
Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is an exciting time to join the College.
All staff at the College have safeguarding responsibilities for the children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with.
The College’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people means that all posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the Exceptions Order (1975). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The College will undertake safeguarding checks during the recruitment process including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references from previous employers and an online search. Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a self-declaration of whether they have a criminal record, spent or unspent including convictions and/or cautions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the College Leadership Group and Head of School in communicating and executing the College’s strategic plan.
- Promote the vision, mission, and values of the College.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of allocated resources, including the deployment of staff resources and the planning and completion of timetables for staff.
- Promote the highest professional standards for students and staff in all aspects of the role, maintaining a visible presence around the College and leading by example.
- Provide leadership within the Foundation Learning team developing and implementing operational and improvement plans in line with College objectives.
- Ensure high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in the curriculum areas.
- Assist the Head of School in mapping the external environment and curriculum development and planning.
- Celebrate and reward student and staff successes.
- Work with other managers to ensure an effective and consistent approach to leadership, decision making and quality.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant area
- Teaching qualification (minimum L5) or significant equivalent experience directly relevant to the role
- Management qualification or will to work towards this
Staff Benefits
- Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
- One Selfie Day per year
- Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
- Continuing Professional Development for all staff
- Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
- Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
- Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
- The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
- Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
- Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
- Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock
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Curriculum Manager Foundation Learning employer: Bath College
Bath College is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both learners and staff. With strong professional development opportunities, including the chance to undertake a nationally recognised Level 5 apprenticeship, employees can build a rewarding career in learning support while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. The college promotes a collaborative work culture, generous annual leave, and access to employee wellbeing support, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow professionally while contributing to the success of learners with additional needs.
