Curriculum Manager - Animal Management Background

Are you an experienced Curriculum Manager, or a professional looking to transition into educational leadership?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

An educational institution rated "Good" by Ofsted is seeking a skilled and passionate individual to join their team as a Curriculum Manager for Curriculum provision and strategic and operational management of the Animal Management, Sport, Public Services, and Health curriculum areas.

Benefits:

Pension: Automatic enrolment to the Teachers Pensions Scheme.
Holidays: 35 days per annum plus bank holidays

Responsibilities:

• Lead Animal Management curriculum delivery, ensuring compliance with FE and HE quality standards.
• Manage curriculum teams across Sport, Public Services, and Health, ensuring high teaching and learning standards.
• Supervise lecturers, support staff, and technicians to deliver quality, innovative teaching experiences.
• Drive curriculum development to ensure programs are industry-relevant and prepare learners for work or further study.
• Build strong industry and employer partnerships to enhance work placements and career progression.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts to meet enrolment and financial goals.
• Implement quality assurance processes for curriculum planning, assessments, and learner progress.
• Collaborate with stakeholders like local authorities, schools, and external agencies to support regional growth.
• Oversee commercial opportunities related to the curriculum, supporting financial sustainability.

Requirements:

• Must have a background and experience in managing animal care and land based curriculum.
• You will have experience of managing a successful Curriculum department and have proven experience and knowledge of providing a curriculum that responds to the emerging employment market and new innovative technologies.
• Experience of leading cross-college projects and collaborating with key stakeholders within the further education sector
• Evidence of vocational specialism and management expertise
• Experience of managing and implementing FE quality improvement processes
• Experience of and commitment to the development of blended delivery and online and independent learning

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.