Curriculum Officer in Birtley

Contracted Hours: Maximum of 32.5 hours or minimum of 19.5 hours a week, term time plus one week (to include September INSET day/s), equates to 44.6 paid weeks including holiday entitlement.

Start date: October/November 2026.

Hitchin Girls’ School is a high performing school, graded Outstanding by Ofsted, where we provide an exceptional experience for all of our students. We have high level provision for teaching and learning and provide the greatest level of care and support for all students and our staff. Situated in the picturesque and historic market town of Hitchin, it is conveniently located in the beautiful countryside on just 25 minutes from London by train and with easy access to motorways and airports.

We are seeking a talented and passionate individual to join our team as a Curriculum Officer from October/November 2026. This is a pivotal role designed to maintain the whole school curriculum and options processes, working in close conjunction with the School Timetabler. You will be responsible for managing key aspects of the school’s management information system (Arbor) and will play a key part in the administration of our school trips and extra-curricular programme.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong autonomy, excellent organisational skills, and a high level of attention to detail to meet strict deadlines. While experience with school timetabling and MIS (specifically Arbor) is an advantage, we offer a thorough training programme.

We can offer you:

• a secure, supportive environment with a full induction programme for all new staff
• outstanding professional development and future career opportunities
• a positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school
• the chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students
• an active focus on staff well-being, supporting staff throughout the year with various treats/initiatives
• access to the school’s children of staff admission rule
• a cycle to work scheme

If you are a flexible team player with a sense of humour and a willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school, we would love to hear from you. We warmly welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working patterns. The role can be undertaken from a minimum of 19.5 hours up to 32.5 hours per week. Working patterns are open to discussion for the right candidate and could range from part-time arrangements (e.g. 5 mornings or 3 full days) through to near full-time hours, or through a split-responsibility arrangement tailored to suit both the candidate and operational needs.

Hitchin Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks, online checks, a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory health check. Any employment offer will be subject to the successful completion of these background screening checks.

Hitchin Girls’ School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.