Curriculum Area Manager - Agriculture

Curriculum Area Manager – Agriculture Location: Preston, Lancashire Salary: £40,685 – £51,492 per annum Contract: Permanent Our recruitment agency is working exclusively on behalf of a leading specialist land-based education provider to appoint an experienced Curriculum Area Manager – Agriculture. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational agricultural professional to lead and develop a high-performing Agriculture curriculum across Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeships. The Role Reporting to the Director of Curriculum – Land-Based, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Agriculture provision, driving curriculum growth, teaching and learning excellence, student outcomes and employer engagement. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading, managing and developing teaching and technical teams. * Developing an ambitious curriculum aligned to industry and employer needs. * Driving improvements in attendance, retention, achievement and progression. * Using data and KPIs to identify and deliver performance improvements. * Building strong relationships with employers and industry partners. * Supporting student recruitment and sustainable curriculum growth. * Managing departmental resources and budgets. * Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance and health & safety. * Developing provision around key industry priorities including food security, agri-food, agroforestry, sustainability, biodiversity, soil, water and carbon. About You We are seeking an experienced leader with: * Significant experience within the UK agriculture sector. * A proven track record in teaching, learning and assessment. * Experience of leading and managing staff. * Experience of using data to drive improvement. * Strong curriculum development and business planning experience. * Excellent communication, influencing and partnership-building skills. * A relevant Level 3/4 qualification in Agriculture or a related subject. * A teaching qualification, or willingness to achieve one within two years. A Level 5 qualification or Master's degree would be desirable. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of agricultural education, working with a respected specialist land-based education provider in Preston and developing a curriculum that responds to the changing needs of the industry. To apply: Please submit your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your suitability for the role. £40,685 – £51,492 | Permanent | Preston, Lancashire