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Curriculum Lead English (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 190743
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp lead Level 23 September 2026
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Education Details

English Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 1Level 2Level 3

Job Description

Curriculum Lead English

Temporary

About the Role

An education provider is looking to appoint a Curriculum Lead English to lead the delivery and development of its English provision, with a start date of September 2026.

You'll combine teaching with curriculum leadership, supporting a team of lecturers to deliver consistent, high-quality lessons and driving improvements in attendance, retention and achievement across the programmes you oversee.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and supporting a team of English lecturers, promoting best practice and consistency.
  • Teaching English to learners from a range of programmes and vocational pathways.
  • Planning schemes of work, assessments and curriculum development.
  • Monitoring learner progress and implementing strategies to improve outcomes.
  • Overseeing quality assurance, standardisation and moderation processes.
  • Supporting the embedding of English across wider curriculum areas.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Degree in English or a related subject
  • Recognised teaching qualification
  • Experience of teaching English in a further education or post-16 setting
  • Leadership or supervisory experience, whether formal or informal
  • Strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience of leading a course team or managing staff
  • Experience of curriculum development and quality assurance processes
  • Ability to teach English up to Level 3

If you're ready to lead an English team and make a real difference to learner outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Hugo Taylor

Hugo Taylor

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Requirements

  • Degree in English or related subject
  • Recognised teaching qualification
  • Experience teaching English in FE or post-16 setting
  • Leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Classroom management skills
  • Organisation skills

Skills & Qualifications

English teachingCurriculum leadershipTeam leadershipCurriculum developmentQuality assuranceStandardisationModerationScheme of work planningAssessment planningProgress monitoring

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