We have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring, dedicated and enthusiastic Curriculum Leader in Early Years. The successful candidate will be required to provide effective management of our curriculum portfolio in order to maximise the learner experience, learner achievement and progression. You must be able to deliver on early years programmes in this role from Level 2 up to higher education. We are looking for a curriculum leader who is passionate about teaching and learning, enthusiastic about the sector, forward thinking, and excited about the range of opportunities in this curriculum area.
You will be responsible for ensuring excellent outcomes for learners by working closely with your teaching team to monitor and track the learner journey. You will also work with a range of regional and national stakeholders who play a pivotal role in our curriculum portfolio. A positive 'can do' attitude to work is essential, together with highly effective communication, organisation and time management skills.
You should have experience and knowledge of quality processes and procedures including leading on internal moderation to ensure appropriate documentation is prepared for external moderation.
You’ll have excellent communication and ICT skills, be highly organised and be able to work effectively with stakeholders, independently as well as part of a team. You must be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
The curriculum is at the heart of what we do and this post requires a positive individual to enrich the curriculum offer, drive business plan opportunities forward and support the Head of Department to lead the vibrant staff and students to on-going success.
You must hold a related degree level/vocational qualification in Education and Training ie PCET, Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Hold a related degree level qualification
Demonstrate relevant vocational industry experience in the field of Education & Early Years.
It is desirable that you hold an Internal Verification Qualification
If the above is something that interests you please read the full job description and person specification, if you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply now including a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role.
About Gateshead College
At Gateshead College we’re famous for education with Employment Edge, industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills.
This means putting everything we’ve got into making sure our students are the most employable and this is what makes our college such an exciting place to work.
From bringing industry expertise into the classroom and working hand in hand with businesses, to delivering the highest quality teaching and learning and supporting students to develop personally as well as professionally, we’re all about creating experiences that will set learners up for life.
If you share our ambition, we’d love to hear from you.
In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected. Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone.
At Gateshead College we all have the opportunity to help our learners succeed and it’s this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work; we hope you think about joining us.
Our Benefits:
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Generous holiday allowance 50 days plus bank holidays (pro rata to days worked)
- Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services.
- Career average pension with the Teachers Pension Scheme.
- Travel support including subsidised on site parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Retail and travel discounts.
Interviews will be held w/c 6th July 2026
