Curriculum and Quality Manager

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

About the Role:

• We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Curriculum and Quality Manager who is passionate about adult learning. You will oversee our Maths, English, ESOL and online learning courses that cover a wide range of curriculum pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will lead curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling, and resource allocation, while ensuring high-quality delivery, effective quality assurance, and full compliance with funding, awarding body, and organisational requirements. You will have a strong track record of driving continuous improvement through quality processes, including RARPA, IQA and EQA, and of producing impactful self-assessment reports and quality improvement plans. Experience of successfully leading curriculum teams through Ofsted inspection is also essential. You will be a confident communicator, skilled at building positive and productive relationships with colleagues, senior leaders, external agencies, and community partners to enhance learner outcomes.

Essential requirements:

• Level 4/5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent).
• Proven experience of planning and managing curriculum and quality in adult learning or FE.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted, funding rules and quality improvement processes.
• A strong track record of working with disadvantaged communities across varied setting.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name:Lyndsay Cooper

Tel: 07353 899260

E-mail: lyndsaycooper@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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