Working Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £44,483 per annum
Plumpton College is seeking an ambitious and experienced curriculum leader to join our team as Assistant Curriculum Manager – Horticulture & Floristry Study Programmes. Horticulture is a strategic priority area here at Plumpton and in recent years we have doubled in size across all provision types. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly effective teacher and manager to lead the design, development and delivery of high‑quality study programmes across horticulture and floristry. You will play a key role in driving outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, supporting staff performance, and ensuring students achieve excellent outcomes and progress confidently into further study or employment.
You will provide day‑to‑day leadership for curriculum staff, promote a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, and help shape a coherent, industry‑relevant curriculum that meets awarding body requirements and supports the College’s strategic aims.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the delivery of high‑quality horticulture and floristry study programmes
* Line‑manage and mentor curriculum staff, supporting performance, development and wellbeing
* Drive improvements in teaching, learning, assessment and student experience
* Monitor student progress, attendance, achievement and retention, taking action where needed
* Support curriculum planning, timetabling, staffing and resource deployment
* Lead quality improvement activity, standardisation and compliance with awarding organisation requirements
* Ensure robust tutorial provision, accurate student records and effective target setting
* Work with employers and stakeholders to maintain relevant, industry‑focused programmes
* Contribute to recruitment, marketing and promotional events across the College
Qualifications and Experience
* A degree or equivalent professional experience
* A relevant teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
* Proven experience in teaching and assessing with a record of delivering high standards
* Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
* Strong problem‑solving abilities and adaptability
* Proficiency in IT and familiarity with virtual learning environments (e.g., MS Teams)
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including:
* Up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas
* Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
* Comprehensive CPD and teacher training (where applicable)
* TOTUM card
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free onsite parking
* Discounted Plumpton wine
* Staff discounts on Plumpton courses
* Free eye tests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free use of the onsite gym
Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non‑discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.
Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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