Curriculum Manager

2 weeks ago


Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Member of: School Leadership Team Teaching Responsibility: to start September 2025 or sooner if possible.

Belong School Devon is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual with drive, passion, enthusiasm and ambition to join our Leadership Team at this time of rapid school improvement and growth. We are looking for a Curriculum Manager who is an excellent classroom practitioner, deeply committed to improving student outcomes and passionate about teaching and learning.

About Us:
Belong School Devon is an independent special school for students aged 11 to 17 from across Devon. Our approach to learning at Belong School Devon is built around our vision of enabling all our students to become thriving, successful adults.

We work with young people and their families to develop learning strategies to overcome individual challenges and meet Education Health and Care Plan goals with our unshakable belief that with the right support, every pupil can learn, grow and thrive.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Curriculum Manager to join our School Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the academic curriculum and learning programmes across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality first teaching of Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. Manage the academic curriculum of the school, ensuring alignment with standards and expectations and meeting the needs of all students. Responsibility for the weekly timetable across the school. Develop and maintain a comprehensive and engaging curriculum. Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure the curriculum aligns with educational standards and objectives. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum, making adjustments as necessary to improve student outcomes. Provide professional development and support to teachers in implementing the curriculum. Stay current with educational trends and best practices to inform curriculum development. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the school.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Teaching experience in both mainstream and special school settings. Recent relevant experience in leadership and management within a school, demonstrating improving outcomes for students. Excellent communication skills, including written presentation and public speaking. Excellent organisation skills combined with high levels of initiative.

Benefits include:

Supportive staff and leadership team Potential for progression Excellent CPD opportunities Commitment to staff wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme Workplace pension Reimbursement of work-related mileage Casual dress Free parking on site

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students is paramount and all staff are expected to share and embrace this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, medical clearance, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications. All the above checks must have been completed before the start of employment.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Exeter: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Belong School Devon is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our school community.

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