Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Curriculum Manager for Social Sciences to lead and develop a high-quality, inclusive and ambitious curriculum within a thriving Further Education college near Portsmouth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong academic leader with a passion for student success and curriculum innovation. The ideal candidate will have a background in Psychology and will be able to contribute to teaching; however, we are open to applicants from a purely managerial background with relevant sector experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational leadership for Social Sciences programmes (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Criminology or related subjects)
* Lead on curriculum planning, design, and quality improvement, ensuring provision meets learner, employer and awarding body requirements
* Drive student achievement, retention, and progression outcomes across all programmes
* Manage, support and develop a team of teaching staff, including performance management and CPD
* Monitor and improve teaching, learning and assessment quality through observation and coaching
* Ensure compliance with Ofsted, funding, and awarding organisation standards
* Lead on curriculum growth and innovation, responding to local and regional skills needs
* Manage budgets and resources effectively
* Build relationships with external stakeholders, including employers, universities, and community partners
Teaching Responsibilities (if applicable)
* Deliver high-quality teaching in Psychology (or a related subject), typically up to a reduced teaching load
* Plan and deliver engaging lessons that support diverse learner needs
* Assess and track student progress effectively
Person Specification
Essential:
* Degree (or equivalent) in Psychology or a relevant Social Science subject
* Experience in curriculum leadership, course leadership, or programme management within FE or education
* Strong understanding of FE sector requirements, quality assurance, and Ofsted expectations
* Proven ability to improve student outcomes and curriculum quality
* Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
Desirable:
* Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed)
* Experience teaching Psychology at Level 2–5 (or A-Level equivalent)
* Experience managing staff and budgets
* Knowledge of local labour market needs in the South Coast region