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Curriculum Development Manager - Construction
1. đź•’Hours: 37 hours per week
2. Salary: ÂŁ46,043 to ÂŁ48,845 per annum for an exceptional candidate. This includes a 10% recruitment incentive
3. 🏫Location: Wakefield College
Here in the Construction team at the Heart of Yorkshire Education group, we're not just teaching – we're creating a dynamic partnership with local and regional employers to provide our learners with an immersive, industry-rich educational experience
We want our students to reach their full potential and even exceed their own expectations. As Curriculum Development Manager, you will do that by supporting the Head of Construction in shaping our curriculum, managing resources, and guiding colleagues, whilst also elevating student outcomes through performance tracking and inspiration, alongside your annual teaching commitment.
As a Curriculum Development Manager for Construction, this role will involve:
4. Assisting in the planning, review, development of the Construction curriculum.
5. Providing leadership for the development of up-to-date materials and resources to support the Construction curriculum development, teaching and learning.
6. Helping improve the delivery of the schemes of work and the assessment, recording and reporting processes for student achievement.
7. Monitoring the curriculum area’s performance against Key Performance Indicators, especially in relation to recruitment, retention, attendance and success targets.
We’re looking for:
8. A relevant degree or professional qualification of an equivalent level or equivalent level of industry experience.
9. GCSE in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
10. Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in a relevant Construction discipline.
11. Successful experience of teaching within the Construction curriculum.
12. A proven track record of improving the learner experience and the ability to make accurate judgements about the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.
13. Experience of working with / in relevant external organisations.
As well as the usual industry experience and qualifications, we are looking for somebody who has demonstrated an outstanding record in construction programme development in an FE setting and has experience in developing, teaching, leading and inspiring others – at all levels.
We are looking for a person who is supportive, engaging and can motivate and inspire young people to succeed and achieve their full potential.
This is your chance to inspire, lead, and make a real difference. Apply now!
Benefits include:
14. 🗓️Generous Annual Leave – Up to 50 days, including bank holidays and College closures.
15. 💰Access to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, with a generous contribution from us!
16. 🏫Opportunities to develop, both personally and professionally
17. 🎉Annual Staff Recognition Awards, and End of Year Celebrations
18. đź’łAccess to a wide range of high street discounts, including access to a Blue Light Card
19. 🚲Green Travel options, including Cycle to Work scheme
Direct applicants only – No agency CVs.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
20. Closing date: 5th January 2026
21. Interview date: To be confirmed
Safeguarding Statement
heart of Yorkshire education group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.