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Assistant Head of Curriculum
Location: Newcastle
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £49,805 - £54,194 per annum

Are you an experienced curriculum leader ready to step into a key leadership role within a forward-thinking educational institution? This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and operational excellence of a large, successful college in Tyne and Wear. With a strong focus on curriculum quality, staff development, and student success, this role offers challenge, influence, and career development.
The Role: As Assistant Head of Curriculum, you’ll be central to driving high-quality curriculum planning, teaching, and assessment across several subject areas. Reporting to the Head of Curriculum, you'll take ownership of day-to-day leadership—ensuring your teams meet internal standards, boost learner outcomes, and align to national benchmarks. With responsibility for resource management, recruitment strategy, and operational oversight, you’ll also help shape the curriculum offer to match local and regional priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate curriculum planning to meet learner and strategic needs
• Drive quality improvement and monitor performance using clear metrics
• Lead teams of lecturers, technicians, and support staff with vision and clarity
• Deliver high-impact CPD and performance management
• Support learner recruitment and promote departmental growth
• Maintain up to 430 hours per academic year of direct teaching

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified teacher (PGCE/Cert Ed) with a relevant degree
• Proven leadership in curriculum delivery and team development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong data literacy and digital fluency (Microsoft 365, digital teaching tools)
• Working knowledge of Ofsted EIF and/or HE Quality Code
• A collaborative, dependable, and learner-focused professional

This college champions a positive and inclusive culture, with high expectations for both staff and students. Your leadership will directly influence the learner experience and educational outcomes, making this a pivotal role in the college’s ongoing success.
Next Steps: Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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