Curriculum Manager – Health, Care, Childhood, Sport & Protective Services
• Salary: £40,000 plus the potential to add up to a £5,000 market premium (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications)
• Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday
• Holiday: 35 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Teaching Pension Scheme
• Location: Newbury College Campus
• Closing date: 29th November 2026
Join Us at an Exciting Time for Newbury College
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming lives through education? We are looking for a Curriculum Manager – Health, Care, Childhood, Sport & Protective Services to join us on a career-defining journey.
Newbury College is in the midst of a transformation. We are on a rapid improvement journey, driven by our commitment to excellence and a deep-seated belief in the potential of every learner. We have recently launched our innovative ‘Super 7’ pedagogy strategy, redesigned our quality improvement processes, and significantly enhanced our learner support services. This is a unique opportunity to lead a crucial part of our curriculum at a time of real innovation and growth.
A Career-Defining Opportunity
As a Curriculum Manager, you will be at the heart of our mission to deliver high-quality, inclusive education. This is a chance to genuinely shape the future of Health, Care, Childhood, Sport, Protective Services, Access to HE and Study Online provision at a small college that really cares about its learners. You will lead a dedicated team of educators, inspiring them to deliver high-quality teaching and helping our diverse student population achieve their full potential.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Experienced in Further Education, with a strong understanding of curriculum development.
• An inspiring and supportive leader, able to lead high-quality teaching if required, learning and assessment.
• Experienced in at least one of the curriculum areas covered by the role.
• Confident using digital tools to enhance teaching and learning.
• Knowledgeable about quality assurance, including self-assessment, course reviews and development planning.
• Enthusiastic, approachable and adaptable, with the initiative to manage a varied and busy curriculum area.
Why join us?
Join a supportive and collaborative team where you’ll have the opportunity to shape and develop a diverse curriculum, lead passionate educators and make a real difference to our learners’ experience and success.
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:
We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
What we offer:
Financial Benefits:
• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Teaching Pension Scheme
Health and Wellness:
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
• Free Annual Flu Jab
Professional Development:
• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
• 35 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
• Staff recognition awards; celebrating the excellence in all we do
• Staff Summer Event
Essential criteria:
• Degree-level qualification in an appropriate subject, or extensive relevant subject experience.
• Teaching qualification (Certificate in Education/PGCE/QTS) or working towards one.
• Experience of working in Further Education and developing curriculum.
Desirable criteria:
• Mentoring or coaching qualification.
• Assessor and/or Internal Verifier qualification.
• Line management experience.
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Curriculum Manager – Health, Care, Childhood, Sport & Protective Services we would love to hear from you.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!
If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.
Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We value and embrace diversity, recognising the contribution individuals from different backgrounds can bring to our organisation. We are ‘Disability Confident Committed’ and expect all our employees to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.
Safer Recruitment
At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines
• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable), any convictions must be declared and consent to obtain a DBS Certificate and PLR Record will be requested .
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS check