Curriculum Lead

Job DescriptionJoin the Learning with Parents team to develop the content for our ambitious young charity, so that one day every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.About UsLearning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together. We drive inclusive parental engagement by partnering with schools and leading the sector through learning what works.By partnering with primary schools, we support thousands of families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Our child-led videos and hands-on family activities replace traditional homework. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively.We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.About the RoleThe Curriculum Leads are responsible for developing new content and updating existing content to ensure that it is accessible, curriculum-aligned and fun to help promote positive parent-child interactions. The Early Years role will continue the development of our school readiness programme, Ready Teddy beyond its pilot phase to ensure that it has the greatest impact on the schools and families that use it.We see this person being our Early Years Lead initially focussed on the development of Ready Teddy as a full programme, in the future they will have the opportunity to explore other early years programmes we may seek to undertake.Core areas of responsibilityReady Teddy Programme DesignUse existing evaluation findings to expand on the current Ready teddy programme content.Build on the programme structure from the pilot to create a full programme designEnsure the Ready Teddy Programme links well with our other programme to maintain coverage beyond itDesign and implement the logistic elements of the Ready Teddy ProgrammeContent developmentPlan scope of content required, both in terms of creating new content and updating existing content.Use subject and pedagogical knowledge to design and create new activities for the website which align to the curriculum for Early Years.Ensure that all activities promote fun parent-child interactions and will be accessible to and engage disadvantaged families.Maintain and update the content database.Review existing topics and activities to identify areas for improvement on an ongoing basis.Develop new supporting materials, including PDFs and imagery, and update existing materials as required.Write or contribute to external programmatic materials that explain our pedagogical approach.Work with the wider teams, for example tech or schools, to ensure the programmes are delivered to all users in a consistent way.Keep up to date with sector developments and changes in curriculum.Feed into and support evaluation of our programmes.Filming contentManage the logistics of filming, including agreeing dates with schools, securing appropriate permissions, booking travel and follow up communications.Plan and script videos and create or provide resources needed for filming.Work with school age children and their parents to film the videos and lead the filming day(s) within the school environment.Own the relationship with the videographer to film all videos and ensure the completed videos are delivered within agreed timescales.Oversee the editing and subtitling of new videosQuality assure videosOrganisational inputFeed into or lead on partnership discussions where relevant based on content and curriculum expertise.Based on content and curriculum expertise, feed into strategic discussions as required.Contribute to organisational conversations outside of the programme content when required.Represent the charity externallyRepresent the charity at external events such as conferences or forums where there is opportunity.Network and build relationships that are placed to support our work and share knowledge around parental engagement.Present at events such as webinars where relevant based on content and curriculum expertise.Write external facing materials for example reports or blogs where relevant.About YouA successful Curriculum Lead – Early Years will be eager to work in a small team, have a can-do attitude, and be keen to get stuck in to support the charity’s growth and impact.Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience:Knowledge of the Early Years curriculaCreative thinking about different ways of teaching and learning subjectsExcellent communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholdersStrong organisational and planning skillsA belief in your life-long learning, including in areas such as the curriculum, technology and pedagogy.A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and valuesOur ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used  some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential:Teaching primary school-aged pupils in UK state schoolsAn understanding of education inequality or experience of supporting disadvantaged families in the UKAbility to build relationships quickly to enable the filming of children and familiesLived experience of some of the barriers that families from disadvantaged communities face in engaging with children’s learning.Our valuesOur Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.AmbitionWe strive do more for the families, schools and organisations we work withCollaborationWe value the voices of others and achieve more by working togetherExplorationWe are curious and seek evidence to inform our workInnovationWe test, learn, adapt and embrace failure in our pursuit of progressIntegrityWe act responsibly and honestly, and default to transparencySupportive environmentWe work to create an environment which supports growth, belonging and wellbeing for everyoneBenefitsWe have a passionate team and supportive culture. We have supportive policies and offer a number of benefits including:Generous annual leave allowance (35 days, including bank holidays)Your birthday off and additional holiday reward for every year employed with us (up to five days pro rata)Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-related leave policy from day oneIncome protection in case of sicknessFlexible working timesSocial eventsEnvironmental (Net Zero) PensionCycle to work schemeBenefit Hub, including virtual GP and discount scheme