Curriculum Manager
Temporary | Contract
Location: the West Midlands
Start date: 16 November 2026
About the Role
A further education provider is looking for a Curriculum Manager to lead a curriculum area, overseeing delivery and maintaining high standards across the provision.
You'll provide leadership to a team of teaching staff, supporting them to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment. You'll also oversee curriculum planning and quality, using performance information to drive improvement in learner retention, achievement and progression.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and managing the curriculum area, including planning, quality and performance.
Supporting and developing teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning.
Monitoring teaching, learning and assessment, and learner outcomes.
Driving improvements in retention, success and achievement.
Reviewing and developing the curriculum offer on an ongoing basis.
Working closely with senior leadership and curriculum teams on wider initiatives.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Experience as a Curriculum Manager, Curriculum Lead, Programme Leader or similar
Experience of leading teaching and learning within further education
Proven experience of managing and developing teaching staff
Strong understanding of curriculum quality and improvement
Good working knowledge of learner progress, achievement and performance data
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Desirable (but not essential):
A full teaching qualification
Experience of quality assurance and liaison with awarding bodies
If you're an experienced further education leader ready to take on a curriculum management role, we'd love to hear from you.