Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a Curriculum Manager, with a proven track record of success in raising standards and inspiring learning, to lead our English and accredited ESOL department. Dynamic and highly credible, you will manage and motivate learners and staff to achieve their potential. You will lead by example, securing excellent learner progress and achievement. The department will thrive and grow under your leadership and your influence will extend across the college as we work together as one team to achieve our goals. Suitable candidates should have a teaching background in English. There is no planned teaching in this role, but the candidate may be required for cover where essential. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes: A competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement (58 days for Curriculum Managers, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time) Occupational pension scheme Employee benefits package Employee Assistance Programme Free on-site parking Full programme of training and mentoring Induction programme and buddy scheme Flexible working, where appropriate Menopause friendly Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview. In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Realising potential, transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do. In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates ‘ a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’. Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus. Suitable candidates will have appropriate academic qualifications, which should include a combination of honours degree or equivalent professional qualification, and a teaching qualification. For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Prohibition check. Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates. The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford. Job purpose To be responsible for the leadership and management of one (or more) curriculum areas; ensuring outstanding teaching, learning, assessment and student success are achieved whilst maximising student recruitment and growth. All duties to be carried out with full compliance to College systems and procedures. Key responsibilities Leadership Deliver outstanding achievement rates and growth. Provide leadership within the curriculum area, developing, implementing and monitoring operational and improvement plans in line with College objectives. Ensure high quality teaching, learning and assessment in the curriculum area. Drive, review, and apply the college’s English strategy to ensure literacy skills are central to all modes of delivery. Assist the Director of Quality & Curriculum in mapping the external environment and curriculum development and planning. Ensure a culture within the curriculum area in line with the College’s values, behaviours and professional standards. Ensure curriculum area self-assessment is timely and impactful and action plans are developed, implemented and monitored. Manage change within the curriculum area in an open and professional manner. Ensure the good reputation of the curriculum area, representing the College when required, at both internal and external events. Supported by the Director of Quality & Curriculum and working in conjunction with other Curriculum Managers, lead on the development of an innovative, digital, flexible and employer responsive adult offer, including delivering staff training and coordinating a team of digital course writers. Actively promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the area. Curriculum Ensure that all targets for recruitment, retention, pass rates, achievement, value added, progression and student satisfaction are achieved or exceeded. Manage the process and operation of curriculum self-assessment and quality improvement planning. Undertake rigorous reviews of teaching, learning and assessment including learning walks and assessment audits, ensuring the drive for continuous improvement. Plan and manage a responsive curriculum in line with College plans which meets both students’ and employers’ expectations and needs. Foster a culture of innovation within the curriculum area, leading on the use of new technologies to support teaching, learning and assessment, and to support the development of new delivery models ensuring provision is cost-effective and current. Provide and use data in a timely manner to make effective interventions. Ensure effective management of the core business processes; timetabling, rooming, staff utilisation, etc. Cultivate strong relationships with local employers and professional bodies, working in conjunction with the College’s Business Development Team, to identify employer education and training needs and develop a bespoke curriculum offer in response. Performance Management Ensure each teacher upholds the College values, behaviours and professional standards. Agree individual targets aligned with team and overall college key performance indicators (KPIs) through effective performance management review (PMR). Agree team targets through self-assessment, aligned with the College’s overall KPIs, monitor progress against them and evaluate their impact. Manage teacher performance and the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, staff deployment, achievement of performance management targets, engagement in professional learning, student achievement and progression and student care. Student Experience Place student achievement rates at the heart of the curriculum area’s work. Ensure the recruitment, conduct and progress of all students in the area is in line with College policies and procedures. Actively monitor and solve student issues, involving students and staff in improving their College experience. Ensure all programmes provide excellent enhancement opportunities and lead to strong progression to either employment, further or higher education. Plan and deliver a forward-thinking curriculum that is flexible, works to remove barriers to learning, helps to raise access and participation, and meets the needs of adult learners leading to strong outcomes. Deliver effective, efficient and professional open evenings, IAG, parents’ evenings and liaison with parents, employers etc. Drive attendance and retention improvements across the provision. Resources Comply with the College’s financial regulations and procedures. Take responsibility for efficient budget and resource management within the curriculum area. Meet enrolment and income targets in line with College expectations. Ensure the College environment is a safe and secure environment in which to study and work, paying full attention to safeguarding, Prevent and health and safety requirements. Ensure that activities are cost effective.