Curriculum Area Manager - Agriculture

Curriculum Area Manager – Agriculture

Location: Preston, Lancashire
Salary: £40,685 – £51,492 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Our recruitment agency is working exclusively on behalf of a leading specialist land-based education provider to appoint an experienced Curriculum Area Manager – Agriculture.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational agricultural professional to lead and develop a high-performing Agriculture curriculum across Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeships.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Curriculum – Land-Based, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Agriculture provision, driving curriculum growth, teaching and learning excellence, student outcomes and employer engagement.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Leading, managing and developing teaching and technical teams.

* Developing an ambitious curriculum aligned to industry and employer needs.

* Driving improvements in attendance, retention, achievement and progression.

* Using data and KPIs to identify and deliver performance improvements.

* Building strong relationships with employers and industry partners.

* Supporting student recruitment and sustainable curriculum growth.

* Managing departmental resources and budgets.

* Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance and health & safety.

* Developing provision around key industry priorities including food security, agri-food, agroforestry, sustainability, biodiversity, soil, water and carbon.

About You

We are seeking an experienced leader with:

* Significant experience within the UK agriculture sector.

* A proven track record in teaching, learning and assessment.

* Experience of leading and managing staff.

* Experience of using data to drive improvement.

* Strong curriculum development and business planning experience.

* Excellent communication, influencing and partnership-building skills.

* A relevant Level 3/4 qualification in Agriculture or a related subject.

* A teaching qualification, or willingness to achieve one within two years.

A Level 5 qualification or Master's degree would be desirable.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of agricultural education, working with a respected specialist land-based education provider in Preston and developing a curriculum that responds to the changing needs of the industry.

To apply: Please submit your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your suitability for the role.

£40,685 – £51,492 | Permanent | Preston, Lancashire
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed