Curriculum Manager - Academic Studies

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual for a Curriculum Manager, leading the Academic Studies faculty at our Bracknell campus. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality curriculum planning, delivery, and assessment, enabling students and apprentices to make excellent progress, achieve their goals, and enhance their employability.

Role: Curriculum Manager
Location: Bracknell and Wokingham College
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £49,366-£52,367

The Academic Studies faculty in Bracknell includes A Levels, Access to HE, GCSEs, Business and Professional Studies and Counselling. Reporting to the Faculty Director, the successful candidate will provide strong leadership in curriculum development and design, creating an engaging learning environment aligned with our Learning Philosophy.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading the implementation and continuous enhancement of the curriculum, ensuring alignment with our Learning Philosophy and the learner journey.
• Delivering and reporting on quality performance targets and student/apprentice outcomes.
• Managing all aspects of curriculum delivery, including recruitment, enrolment, retention, achievement, and overall success.
• Supporting the induction and ongoing development of teachers and assessors to strengthen team performance and elevate teaching, learning, and assessment practices-ultimately improving the student experience and outcomes.

This is a permanent, full-time based at our Bracknell and Wokingham College.

What we're looking for

As the curriculum manager, you will;

• Bring proven leadership experience at Faculty Management level, along with a deep understanding of evidence-based teaching, learning, and assessment-and how to evaluate them effectively.
• Have a strong track record of raising standards and learner outcomes. Alongside a teaching qualification, you will demonstrate advanced practitioner skills and leading-edge teaching practice.
• Exhibit an inspiring and authentic leadership style, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities.
• Demonstrate the attributes, behaviours, and proven commitment essential to our Learning Philosophy-led culture, where learners and learning are at the heart of everything we do.

What we offer

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout your career with us. As part of the Activate Learning team, you’ll have access to:

• 35 days plus B/H
• Local Government pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free eye tests *
• Season ticket loan / bus pass *
• Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your wellbeing. Your way. Support when you need it.
• Blue Light Card; access to a range of discounts and offers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning; develop new skills and explore learning at your own pace
• Learning and development opportunities; access to a range of professional development, training, and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress
• For more information about our benefits and wellbeing support, visit our Work with us - Wellbeing page.

*Subject to earnings eligibility

About Activate Learning

Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group committed to transforming lives through learning.

We provide a wide range of education and training, including Further Education, Higher Education, adult education and apprenticeships, supporting learners at different stages of their education and careers.

At the heart of everything we do is our award-winning Learning Philosophy, which shapes how we teach, support our learners and work together as colleagues. Our approach is built around three simple principles: Feel Safe, Find Purpose and Make Progress.

We recognise that everyone has a different starting point, experience and ambition. We work with our learners as individuals, helping them build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to progress.

As a colleague, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive organisation where learning, development and making a positive difference are central to what we do.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Important information

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Once a vacancy is closed, the application form will no longer be available.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint and close the advert before the advertised closing date.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet or exceed the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team.

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check due to exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Agencies working with our Talent Team must be part of our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).