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Glasgow Kelvin College is entering an exciting phase of transformation through Workforce 2030, shaping a modern, agile and high‑performing College aligned to our Strategy 2030 ambitions. As part of this, we are making a significant investment in academic leadership to enhance curriculum quality, strengthen performance, and deliver improved outcomes for our learners.
We are now seeking to appoint a Curriculum Manager – ESOL to play a pivotal role in this refreshed structure. This role will provide enhanced leadership capacity, enabling a stronger focus on staff leadership, curriculum development, quality enhancement and learner success. With increased teaching remission, the Curriculum Manager will have dedicated time to focus on leadership priorities, support their teams effectively, and drive continuous improvement in learner outcomes.
With greater capacity for leadership and clearer alignment to national expectations, the Curriculum Manager will be empowered to innovate, foster collaboration, and respond confidently to the evolving needs of students, employers and the wider sector.
Essential Requirement:
Applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). These are essential requirements for appointment to this post and candidates should clearly demonstrate this within their application.
The Curriculum Manager is responsible for the leadership, management and continuous improvement of curriculum performance and delivery within a designated curriculum area. The role provides academic and operational leadership, ensuring curriculum planning, delivery, resourcing and quality assurance are aligned to learner needs, employer demand, awarding body requirements and College strategic objectives.
With a strong emphasis on people leadership, the successful candidate will lead and develop curriculum teams, creating a positive, high-performing and inclusive culture while driving performance, quality enhancement and continuous improvement. As a member of the wider Faculty and College management team, the post holder will contribute to the achievement of Faculty and College priorities.
A summary of the Key Responsibilities is summarised below, full details are contained within the job description and person specification for the role.
In summary as a Curriculum Manager, you will:
- Lead and develop curriculum teams to deliver high-quality learning, teaching and assessment that supports excellent learner outcomes.
- Drive curriculum performance, quality assurance and continuous improvement through effective planning, resource management and data-informed decision-making.
- Lead the recruitment, induction, development and performance management of staff, supporting colleague wellbeing, engagement and professional growth.
- Work collaboratively with employers, awarding bodies and external partners to ensure curriculum provision remains responsive to learner needs, sector priorities and College strategic objectives.
- Undertake a significant but reduced teaching commitment appropriate to the leadership and management responsibilities of the role.
Qualifications - Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or an appropriate vocational alternative.
- A recognised teaching qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Membership of GTCS.
Knowledge
Demonstrate:
- Further Education in Scotland
- National, regional and local skills priorities
- Curriculum quality assurance and performance frameworks
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff
- Strong curriculum planning and performance management skills
- Ability to analyse data and lead improvement activity
- Effective communication and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to implement change within a complex operational environment
Experience:
- Proven experience of leading and managing teams within a further education or similar learning environment.
- Demonstrable experience of curriculum delivery and development, aligned to learner, employer and awarding body requirements.
- Strong track record in monitoring and improving operational performance, including use of data to enhance recruitment, retention, attainment and progression.
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Class Contact – 9 hours per week
- Annual Leave – 60 days, up to 5 days can be taken flexibly, subject to operational exigencies of the service. Fixed days will be determined by the College calendar
- Leadership and Management Framework – supported by Leadership and Management Framework Development Pathways
- Hybrid working (dependent and the needs of the service)
- Access to the Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme
About Glasgow Kelvin College: Glasgow Kelvin College seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engages learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and supports their progression to employment or to further study. We play a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and you will have the opportunity help us create progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.
Roles within the College are subject to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and as such the successful candidate(s) will be required to make an application for membership under the Scheme.
At Glasgow Kelvin College, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diverse society we serve. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we actively seek to attract talent from a wide range of backgrounds. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We are dedicated to being an employer of choice by prioritising diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Our inclusive policies and practices ensure that every team member experiences a strong sense of belonging and can thrive both personally and professionally. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview applicants who meet the essential job requirements.
Join us at Glasgow Kelvin College and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion. Your unique perspective and experiences are not just welcomed—they are essential to our collective success. To find out more about how we do this visit: Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging - Glasgow Kelvin College
