Education Curriculum Manager

The Premier League's Youth Development team is seeking an Education Curriculum Manager to support the implementations of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). This long-term plan aims to help young individuals achieve their potential both on and off the field, while also supporting the development and personal growth of elite players.

The Education Curriculum Manager will lead the planning, development, and implementation of high-quality curricula across various qualifications, including Level 2 NCFE, Level 3 SEP Apprenticeship, Level 3 BTEC, and A-Level qualifications. This role involves coordinating and managing the A Level Virtual School academic calendars, timetabling, and lesson schedules in collaboration with Clubs. The manager will ensure curriculum design aligns with awarding body requirements, regulatory standards, and best practices in teaching and learning, while also leading the development of innovative curriculum initiatives.

Additionally, the manager will support internal and external A Level quality assurance processes, oversee monitoring of scholar progress and outcomes, and lead the administration and compliance processes for A Level qualifications and the A Level Virtual School.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, development and implementation of high-quality curricula across Level 2 NCFE, Level 3 SEP Apprenticeship, Level 3 BTEC, A-Level qualifications and the Premier League A Level Virtual School.
• Coordinate and manage the A Level Virtual School academic calendars, timetabling, and lesson schedules in collaboration with Clubs.
• Ensure curriculum design aligns with awarding body requirements, regulatory standards, and best practice in teaching and learning.
• Lead on the development of innovative curriculum initiatives and design.
• Review and update teaching materials regularly to maintain relevance and quality.
• Support internal and external A Level quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with awarding body and regulatory standards.
• Oversee monitoring of scholar progress and outcomes, using data to identify gaps and implement targeted interventions.
• Lead the administration and compliance processes for A Level qualifications and the A Level Virtual School enrolment, progress tracking, assessment and access arrangements.
• Ensure standardised and moderated assessment practices are implemented across subjects, including BTEC, A-Levels and the Premier League A Level Virtual School.
• Produce and contribute to reports for internal reviews, audits and self-assessment processes.
• Monitor teaching quality through lesson observations, learning walks and feedback processes.
• Support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning through coaching, mentoring and CPD.
• Lead national and regional professional development activities, including teacher development hubs, workshops and training events.
• Promote evidence-informed teaching strategies, reflective practice, and innovation in pedagogy.
• Oversee the effective use of the Virtual School platform, ensuring engagement, assessment and outcomes are monitored through KPIs (e.g. attendance, assessment completion, ILPs).
• Coordinate Virtual School events, including scholar inductions, subject talks, open evenings and revision workshops.
• Ensure timely and high-quality communication with scholars, parents/carers and Clubs, including the delivery of reports and consultation meetings.

Requirements for the role:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Understanding of education across secondary, further and higher education.
• Knowledge of School/College quality policies and procedures.
• High level understanding of professional learning opportunities.
• Recent and relevant experience of teaching and delivering BTEC and A Level qualification.
• Able to demonstrate high level interpersonal dexterity to work effectively within an interdisciplinary environment.
• Able to synthesise and clearly present decisions with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong competence of working with MS Office (esp. PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel).
• Comfortable working in an agile way, and with change and uncertainty.
• Experience of supporting the development of quality systems.
• Education moderation, internal and external moderation processes.
• Experience of leading a department within a learning organisation.
• Track record of managing multi-stakeholder relationships.
• Experience of working with children and adults at risk and/or knowledge and understanding of issues that affect their safety and wellbeing.
• Previous experience of delivering education to young people in football or other elite environments is desired but not required.
• A specialism in teaching and/or managing Level 3 Business qualifications is desired but not required.
• Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) is desired but not required.

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To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 22 May 2025.

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