About the Candidate
We are seeking an experienced and motivated curriculum leader with strong knowledge of the animal sector. The successful candidate will be a changemaker who can lead people, provision and performance, and who is committed to delivering high-quality, industry-relevant education.
You will bring experience of curriculum leadership and operational management, with a strong understanding of teaching, learning and assessment in a post-16 or further education context. You will lead by example, demonstrating academic and professional excellence, and inspiring teams to innovate and continuously improve.
You will have proven experience of managing and developing teams, including performance management, staff deployment and supporting professional development. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively with awarding organisations, employers and external partners.
The role requires a high level of professionalism and integrity. You will be committed to safeguarding and PREVENT, the promotion of British Values, equality, diversity and inclusion, and maintaining a safe learning and working environment. You will understand the importance of confidentiality, data protection and information security, and will comply fully with college policies and mandatory training requirements.
Flexibility is essential, as you may work across college sites and travel to other locations as required to support teams and attend meetings.
About the Role
The Curriculum Manager – Animal Management will provide strategic, operational and academic leadership for a specialist curriculum area aligned to the needs of learners, employers and the land-based sector. The role is responsible for the effective management, development and delivery of high-quality programmes that meet awarding organisation, funding and quality requirements.
You will lead curriculum design, review and innovation, ensuring all provision is internally and externally validated and remains current, sustainable and future-focused. The role includes responsibility for operational curriculum management, quality assurance, self-assessment and quality improvement planning, and preparation for internal and external inspections.
You will lead teaching, learning and assessment within the curriculum area, modelling excellent practice, promoting innovative and engaging approaches, and embedding effective use of digital and industry-relevant learning technologies. Delivery of teaching will form part of the role, in line with the lecturer job description.
The role includes line management of teaching and support staff, ensuring effective performance management, staff deployment, timetabling and cover arrangements to achieve agreed targets and outstanding learner outcomes. You will ensure accurate records are maintained, awarding organisation requirements are met, and health, safety and safeguarding responsibilities are upheld at all times.
The postholder will work collaboratively across the college, participate in recruitment and marketing activities, support new and trainee teachers, and undertake such other duties as are reasonably required and appropriate to the grade of the post.
Role Responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential Skills & Experience
Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)
Safeguarding Statement
Northumberland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
