Curriculum Manager in Uckfield

Randstad is proud to partner with a specialist further education college in Brighton that offers bespoke, person-centred learning for young people, primarily supporting autistic learners and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This thriving institution is dedicated to fostering the development of communication, vocational, and independent living skills, empowering learners to make a successful transition to adult life. Each student benefits from a highly personalised study programme designed to build the skills, attitudes, and confidence necessary for positive outcomes and self-advocacy.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Curriculum Manager to join their leadership team, offering significant opportunities for professional development and impact in a truly rewarding environment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary of £52,228.
• 32 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students within a supportive and innovative educational setting.
• Working hours: 40 hours per week.

Your Responsibilities

As Curriculum Manager, you will be a pivotal leader, leading the day-to-day curriculum management and line managing a dedicated team of teachers. Your primary goal will be to ensure learners receive a high-quality education that aligns with best practices and the education inspection framework. You will also play a key role in contributing to the college's strategic and business plan.

Specifically, your activities will include:

• Staff Management & Development:
  • Overseeing day-to-day staffing requirements, managing staff cover arrangements, and monitoring/reporting staff absence.
  • Effectively line managing teachers, including absence management and conducting regular check-ins.
  • Providing vital mentoring and support to trainee teachers to ensure they achieve accreditation and become outstanding educators.
  • Being the operational lead for the recruitment, selection, induction, and training of curriculum team members.
• Curriculum & Quality Assurance:
  • Ensuring adequate resources are in place for outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment (TLA), including sourcing new software and materials.
  • Undertaking robust quality monitoring and quality improvement initiatives, including observations of teaching and learning and moderation.
  • Providing comprehensive quality reports to the college leadership team, informing the college self-assessment report (SAR) and quality improvement plan (QIP).
  • Leading the operationalisation of agreed quality improvement measures.
• Operational Leadership:
  • Ensuring cover is in place for any teaching absences or vacancies, including providing cover teaching as and when required.
  • Leading on timetabling and supporting the Deputy Head of College with curriculum design.
  • Operationally leading the development and facilitation of academic assessments for all potential learners to assess their ability to meet learning needs.
  • Ensuring teachers complete all required administrative functions and use databases correctly, meeting deadlines for annual reviews, end-of-term reports, etc.
  • Overseeing the production of informative, professional, and fit-for-purpose end-of-term newsletters.
  • Leading high-quality Celebration of Achievement events.
  • Under the direction of the Assistant Head - DSL and Learner Outcomes, you will also have some responsibility for moderating annual review paperwork and chairing annual review meetings.
• Partnerships & Collaboration:
  • Developing strong partnerships with external stakeholders.
  • Fostering strong relationships to ensure smooth collaboration with the residential team, operations team, and wider TDT (Teaching, Development, and Training) colleagues.

What We're Looking For

You will be a dedicated and skilled leader with a passion for supporting young people with SEND.

Experience & Qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent experience is required.
• A Cert Ed or equivalent qualification is highly desirable, or a willingness to achieve this within a specified time frame.
• Extensive experience in SEND, with a strong understanding of supporting autistic learners.
• Crucial experience in further education curriculum delivery planning and administration.
• Demonstrable experience working with young people exhibiting challenging behaviours.
• Experience with vocational qualifications is preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• A deep and unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential.
• Understanding of PBS/ABA or related behavioural approaches is highly desirable.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.

If you are a visionary leader dedicated to transforming the lives of young people with special educational needs in Brighton, we encourage you to apply for this impactful role. Please send your CV in to apply.