About us
The Sheffield College is a thriving further and higher education community, empowering around 13,000 learners each year to achieve their goals. Driven by our mission to transform lives through learning, we foster an inclusive environment recognised through our 2026 Investors in Diversity Gold award and 3rd - place ranking in the National Centre for Diversitys 2025 Top 100 Most Inclusive UK Employers.
About the Role
This is a temporary maternity cover role due to end on 31st July 2026, or when the original post holder returns to work.
As a Curriculum Support Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the local curriculum administrative services function where a level of professional autonomy, independent decision making and proactiveness is required. Your focus will be to a administrate the Student Journey from application to certification and progression in a Student First focused team.
You will be providing a pro-active service in a busy, fast paced curriculum administrative services function and will be providing an effective, student focused support across the college which oversees the curriculum and student journey administration. You will be required to engage in a professional training plan that supports the delivery of an excellent service.
What we can offer you
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £27,455 - £29,810 ?per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.
Alongside your salary, your pension is one of the most valuable benefits of joining the College. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) , administered locally by SYPA , provides financial security in retirement and support for your loved ones.
Our Full Benefits Package
SYPA with a generous employer contribution
Annual leave -?30 Days ?(222 hours)?+ 8 Bank Holidays?(59.2 hours)-?this includes?a discretionary Christmas closure period?
Health and wellbeing support , including:
Employee assistance programme through Bupa
Occupational Health through PAM
Free eye tests for VDU users
Free parking is available at the majority of our campuses
Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
Continuous professional development opportunities
A people - focused working culture where you can grow and thrive
Further information?can be found?on our Benefits? and Career Development? ?pages.
Disability Confident
We are a? Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.?Please review our?Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates?which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact?us.
Armed Forces Covenant?
As part of our commitment through the? Armed Forces Covenant , were pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.?
Safeguarding?
We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.
Next Steps:
To apply:? Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application.
As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date: 19th August 2026
Please be aware If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
Where there are internal applicants at risk, these will be considered in the first instance.
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Curriculum Support Administrator Maternity Cover in Sheffield employer: The Sheffield College
The Sheffield College is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers staff and students alike. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on transforming lives through education, you will find numerous opportunities for growth and professional advancement in a vibrant community that values diversity and collaboration.
