Curriculum Manager-ESOL

Who we are?

Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.

As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley – Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training, Innersummit – we are driven by a shared vision: ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.

Curriculum Manager – ESOL

We are seeking a Curriculum Manager to join our English, Maths, Creative and Digital team reporting to the Head of Department. This role provides a wealth of opportunity for someone ready to promote growth and innovation in teaching and learning, and to develop further stakeholder relationships.

Key responsibilities: Lead the ESOL team, promote growth and innovation in teaching and learning, develop stakeholder relationships, and deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.

Ideal candidate: Highly motivated, organised, with excellent IT and problem‑solving skills, a meticulous eye for detail, and a willingness to learn and develop. Extensive experience of ESOL learners and the curriculum in the FE sector is required, together with proven experience of leading curriculum teams.

Why Join Us?

• Generous annual leave entitlement (43‑50 days per annum, depending on role)
• Up to 5 additional days leave at Christmas
• Free on‑site parking
• Pro‑Hybrid working employer
• Teachers Pension Scheme with 23.68% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7, 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package – Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and more
• Better Health at Work Scheme – etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks
• We support alternative working patterns – discuss your preferences

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight Sunday 7th December 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability‑confident committed employer.

All applications must be completed via our website:

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