Curriculum Lead

Role: Curriculum Lead

Location: Totnes

Start: Flexible for the right candidate

Salary: £28,000 - £43,000 per annum (actual)

Lead, Shape, Transform - A Unique Opportunity to Inspire Young Minds in South Devon

Are you an experienced educator with a passion for creating meaningful, individualised learning journeys for young people with additional needs? We’re working with an inspiring independent specialist school in beautiful South Devon that’s looking for a curriculum leader to help shape the future of their learners and their community.

About the School:

Set in the heart of Totnes, this specialist setting offers a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment for students aged 11-19. It’s a place where education goes far beyond academics - relationships, trust and emotional development are key to every success story.

With small class groups and a deeply personalised approach, the school has built a strong reputation for enabling pupils with complex educational needs to thrive, grow in confidence and re-engage with learning.

This is a school where commitment and compassion are truly valued.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a qualified teacher who has:

• Experience leading curriculum development or department-level initiatives
• A proven background in SEN education
• The ability to lead by example, support colleagues and inspire progress
• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle (you’ll work across sites and local outreach locations)

This role would suit someone looking for a fresh challenge - someone who wants to combine professional leadership with purpose-driven work in a supportive and forward thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on curriculum design and implementation, working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team
• Ensure that all education provision meets high standards and supports both academic and personal development
• Play an integral role in the school’s safeguarding team (DDSL responsibilities included)
• Champion a holistic, individualised approach to learning that supports long-term outcomes for every student

Why Apply Through Us?

As specialists in education recruitment, we’re proud to connect passionate professionals with schools where they can make a real impact. We know that working in SEN is both challenging and deeply rewarding and we’re where to support you every step of the way.

This role offers:

• A chance to be part of a nationwide group of schools focused on innovation and inclusion
• A values-led culture where staff wellbeing and development are a priority
• A competitive full-year salary (no term-time only deductions)
• Benefits including pension, online GP, retail discounts, wellbeing support and more

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Apply today or get in touch with our specialist team for a confidential chat!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. 

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you. 

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive: 

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay