At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead curriculum development and enhance teaching across our innovative Sixth Form.
- Company: Join University College Birmingham, a TEF Silver rated institution with a vibrant learning community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days of paid leave, excellent pension scheme, and subsidised healthcare.
- Other info: Access extensive professional development and support services to excel in your role.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education and empower students to thrive in a university environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in educational leadership and a passion for student success.
The predicted salary is between 64231 - 64231 £ per year.
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £64,231 per annum (Fixed)
Job type: Permanent, Full time
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role: Are you looking for a unique and exciting educational adventure working in our Sixth Form leadership team? Are you looking for a place where you can share your passion for learning with students and staff who are keen to learn? University College Birmingham opened its Sixth Form Centre in September 2024. We are now in our third year and are looking for an experienced leader to become a member of the Sixth Form's SLT.
You will be responsible for implementing key areas of the teaching and learning framework across the Sixth Form, with a focus on STEM, and supporting continuous improvement across key OFSTED areas so students belong, achieve and flourish. You will also oversee UCAS and early applicant pathways, supporting students to access highly competitive destinations.
Teaching within a University environment and our £5.5 million Sixth Form Centre facilities will provide you with a truly unique opportunity to rethink education; to create a beautiful, knowledge-rich curriculum which transforms academic learning through exemplary pedagogy and research-informed practice. We are unashamedly ambitious and strive for the best academic outcomes for our students, alongside explicitly teaching character education, empowering students to live purposeful, flourishing lives.
Preparing for University within a University means our students (and teachers) benefit from the extensive award-winning support services at UCB, including a library with online access to over 60 million digital resources containing published research papers as well as course textbooks, a dedicated academic support service available for all students, a Health and wellbeing service with a Nurse, mental health support and counsellors, and a dedicated careers team to help secure student work experience and volunteering roles.
We recognise that you will be our greatest asset and we will fully support you to excel in your craft; our professional development programme includes instructional coaching and there is the opportunity to undertake a Master's or other professional qualification.
Benefits:
- Generous allocation of annual leave - 38 days' paid leave per year
- 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
- Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme - Employer Contributions - 28.6%
- Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
- Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
- Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
- A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
- Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
- Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Thursday 8th October 2026.
Interview Date - Tuesday 20th October 2026.
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Candidates with experience of; Sixth Form Leader, Sixth Form Senior Leader, Sixth Form Leadership Team Member, Assistant Head of Sixth Form, Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Head of Sixth Form, Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal, Senior Leader, Senior Leadership Team Leader, Teaching and Learning Lead, Teaching and Learning Manager, Teaching and Learning Director, Director of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Leader, may also be considered for this role.
Head of Curriculum employer: University College Birmingham
University College Birmingham is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration within the educational sector. With generous benefits such as 29 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to a dynamic digital environment in the heart of Birmingham. The commitment to employee wellbeing, including subsidised healthcare and on-site amenities, makes UCB a rewarding place to advance your career in IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security.
Contact Details:
University College Birmingham Recruitment Team
