Curriculum Manager: Creative and Service Industries Faculty
- Salary - £45,858 per annum
- Contract - Permanent/Full Time
- Hours 37hrs hours per week – 08:30-16:30 (Term Time Only, plus 10 days)
- DBS requirement - Enhanced and Barred
- This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship.
We are Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.
That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.
We see your future, whatever the past.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who believes in the potential of every young person and is passionate about making a real difference. This is an opportunity to help students build confidence, develop their skills, and take the next steps towards successful futures.
Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and some have faced significant barriers to education. We’re looking for someone who is patient, compassionate, and committed to creating an environment where every student feels supported, valued, and able to succeed.
You’ll be a confident and adaptable leader who thrives on working collaboratively with colleagues. Whether you're supporting your team through change, celebrating successes, or finding creative solutions to challenges, you'll always keep our students at the centre of every decision.
Curriculum areas currently covered by this role but are subject to review each academic year:
This role currently oversees the following curriculum areas: Business, Hair & Beauty, Motor Vehicle, Media, Sport, Travel and Tourism and Uniformed Public Services.
You don't need experience across every curriculum area—we're looking for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for high-quality education. However, we would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in Business.
If you're an inspiring leader who is motivated by helping both students and colleagues thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
- Lead and manage Curriculum Area to achieve outstanding education outcomes for young people and adults.
- Lead and performance manage a professional team of staff to deliver the aims of the Nacro Education, Key Performance Indicators, and to ensure educational outcomes and progression of all students is at the centre of delivery.
- Develop and provide an exceptional student experience and empower and motivate students to Identify and achieve desired outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with schools, employers, partners and any other stakeholder as required to secure recruitment of students. This includes maintaining professional relationships and appropriate confidentiality of information.
- Manage and lead inputting of data in line with Nacro guidance and lead the use and analysis of data to inform and guide interventions and address areas of improvement
- Provide development and support to your direct reports to ensure their effectiveness and wellbeing.
- Take responsibility for all aspects of people management including managing the recruitment, attendance, conduct and performance of direct reports using the appropriate policies and procedures.
Essential Requirements
- Must have some managerial experience - deputy / course / curriculum level.
- Must have been a teacher.
- Ideally want experience in one of the listed curriculum areas.
Qualifications
- English & Maths GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent
- Level 5 DIT or equivalent / higher
- Must follow internal development programme for managers through to Level 3 Coaching and mentoring.
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Please note interviews will start from the 01 September with start date as soon as possible following successful appointment.
Next steps?
Please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to apply online.
Nacro is fair and inclusive employer
At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially. For advice, contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on 0300 123 1999 or [email protected].
