Curriculum Lead in Maths and English
£36,100 Per Annum
37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30sm to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (1 hour for lunch)
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Curriculum Lead in English and Maths to join our high-performing team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated educator to take on a leadership role, driving the quality and impact of teaching, learning and student progress within the department.
This role would suit either an experienced curriculum leader or a confident, experienced lecturer with strong leadership skills who is ready to take the next step in their career.
As Curriculum Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day coordination and delivery of English and maths provision, ensuring an outstanding learning experience across all courses. You will manage a team of lecturers and support staff, ensuring all planning, assessment and quality assurance activities are delivered to a high standard and within required timeframes.
You will be responsible for maintaining excellent outcomes for students, supporting curriculum development and innovation, and working collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders. In addition to overseeing delivery, you may also contribute directly to teaching, including both GCSE and Functional Skills English.
Key duties include leading on internal and external verification, promoting a high standard of student behaviour and morale, using data to monitor progress, contributing to quality assurance processes, and supporting the strategic aims of the department.
To be successful in this role, you will hold a relevant degree and a Level 5 teaching qualification (or be near completion), and have a strong track record of positive impact on learner outcomes. Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead and support a team are essential.
If you’re ready to play a key role in shaping our English and Maths provision and making a real difference to learners, we encourage you to apply.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 50 days leave including 35 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Tuesday 26th August 2025
Interview date: Friday 5th September 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
