Job Title: Curriculum Manager in English
Location: Highbury and North Harbour Campus
Salary: £30,248.30 - £44,298.68 Full Time Equivalent (please note: plus £4,000 for CM responsibilities)
**This additional payment does not form part of your contract of employment**
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (inclusive of teaching and prep time), 52 weeks per year, Full-Time, Permanent
At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.
We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.
A Curriculum Manager for English oversees the delivery, development, and quality of GCSE/Functional Skills English provision, with a particular focus on 16-19 learners studying within a vocational Further Education environment. You will lead a team responsible for delivering engaging GCSE English resit programmes, using practical and vocationally relevant contexts to motivate learners and support their progress. You will also oversee the delivery of Functional skills and GCSE to SEN students and adult learners.
The Curriculum Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the English department, including the line management, support, and development of teaching staff. Working closely with the Assistant Principal, you will provide operational leadership across the curriculum area, enabling strategic priorities to be implemented effectively.
You will monitor key performance indicators, including attendance, retention, achievement, and student progress, ensuring timely and effective interventions are put in place where required. You will also work collaboratively across the College to support student success, address barriers to learning, and ensure a positive learner experience.
In addition, you will lead on curriculum planning and development, ensuring programmes remain compliant with regulatory requirements, meet educational objectives, and support the needs of learners and local employers. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, raising professional standards, and fostering a culture of excellence within the English team.
To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:
Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.
The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.
City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our College. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.
