Curriculum Development Manager - Construction

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Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £47,886 to £50,800 per annum for an exceptional candidate. This includes a 10% recruitment incentive

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.

• Assisting in the planning, review, development of the Construction curriculum.
• Providing leadership for the development of up-to-date materials and resources to support the Construction curriculum development, teaching and learning.
• Helping improve the delivery of the schemes of work and the assessment, recording and reporting processes for student achievement.
• Monitoring the curriculum area’s performance against Key Performance Indicators, especially in relation to recruitment, retention, attendance and success targets.

• A relevant degree or professional qualification of an equivalent level or equivalent level of industry experience.
• GCSE in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in a relevant Construction discipline.
• Successful experience of teaching within the Construction curriculum.
• A proven track record of improving the learner experience and the ability to make accurate judgements about the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.
• 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!

• Generous Annual Leave - Up to 50 days, including bank holidays and College closures.
• Access to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, with a generous contribution from us!
• Opportunities to develop, both personally and professionally.
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards, and End of Year Celebrations.
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts, including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Green Travel options, including Cycle to Work scheme.

Closing date: 13th April 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

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 pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.

All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.

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. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here:
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We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.