Curriculum Leader Sociology and Psychology

**Q3 Academy Great Barr**
Sandwell£30,000 - £40,000 per year

**Salary**:

MPS/UPS**Job type**:

Full Time, Permanent28 September 2025**Job overview**:

- Title: Curriculum Leader
Reports to: Senior Leadership TeamGrade: Main Scale/UPSJob PurposeTo lead and manage an academic department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning, effective curriculum and assessment planning, robust administration practices, and outstanding student outcomes. This role contributes to the academic excellence and overall operation of the Academy.Curriculum Development- Ensure that all Schemes for Learning meet the relevant requirements of the National Curriculum, examination boards, other statutory guidance, and Academy-wide expectations.
- Design the curriculum so that it is inclusive and meets the diverse needs of all students.
- Be intentional about the selection and sequencing of learning outcomes and be prepared to clearly communicate the rationale for every element of curriculum design.
- Create and regularly review curriculum documents including Schemes for Learning, assessments, and shared lesson resources.
- Ensure the effective integration of educational technology within the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Actively engage in curriculum development activities such as meetings with senior leaders, delegated improvement tasks, and internal and external reviews.

Teaching and Learning- Take overall responsibility for developing a high standard of teaching and learning among all teachers in the department.
- Lead by example, modelling the highest standards of planning, teaching, marking, and organisation in your own practice.
- Quality-assure teaching through lesson visits, work scrutiny, and student voice, meeting Academy-wide expectations around the frequency and recording of these activities.
- Coach colleagues to develop their practice, including overseeing the induction and mentoring of new staff members within the department.
- Ensure impeccable standards of behaviour and engagement across the department, supporting colleagues to address behaviour issues where needed.
- Support the team to take part in internal and external CPD opportunities that are tailored to their specific needs and interests.

Assessment and Student Achievement- Be responsible for adding value to every learner, benchmarked against national criteria and data, so that our students achieve outstanding outcomes in all courses across the department.
- Design department-wide assessments that effectively test students’ understanding of key knowledge and skills from the curriculum.
- Ensure that all teachers conduct these assessments at the agreed points in each unit of work.
- Set ‘agreed targets’ for all Key Stage 4-5 students, which consider their current attainment as well as the requirement to achieve key performance indicators such as Progress 8.
- Quality-assure data entry at key points in the year, ensuring the validity of all data that is submitted for all classes in the department.
- After each data drop, analyse performance data and develop an action plan in response to emerging issues; take responsibility for the successful achievement of these action plans.
- Organise, plan, deliver, and ensure student attendance at interventions.
- Provide timely feedback about students’ progress and performance when requested, for example when Pupil Premium students are discussed by our Raising Achievement Panel.
- Set up and maintain trackers for recording assessment data and NEA progress.
- In liaison with the Examinations Officer, submit correct NEA and examination entries for each qualification being administered.

Leadership and Management- Contribute to our Academy’s and Trust’s vision by aligning yourself and colleagues with our strategic priorities and showing committed leadership towards these goals.
- Line manage staff in the department, providing support and challenge to ensure they perform to a high standard and meet all professional expectations.
- Monitor and support the wellbeing of staff and students within the department, fostering a positive and supportive environment.
- Write and regularly review an annual Department Development Plan and work to achieve all the targets of this plan.
- Engage in our Trust’s approach to Professional Growth, taking an interest in each colleague’s CPD needs and supporting them to develop their practice and career.
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of departmental staff.
- Plan and deliver department CPD and department meetings.
- Attend Curriculum Leaders’ meetings throughout the year.
- Take part in all our Trust’s Professional Learning Communities that are relevant to the department.
- In liaison with the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the development of the timetable, staffing, and rooming for your department.
- Manage departmental resources effectively, including digital resources, equipment, and textbooks, ensuring they meet the needs of