Curriculum Development Manager job at Wakefield Full Time

Curriculum Development Manager – Business, Travel and Tourism

Ref: 160449

Salary: £43,533 to £46,182 per annum

Location: Wakefield College

Hours: 37 hours per week

Are you ready to lead, inspire and shape the future of Business, Travel & Tourism education?

We’re looking for an ambitious and values-driven Curriculum Development Manager to play a key role in shaping an outstanding learning experience for our students. Working closely with the Deputy Head and Head of Curriculum, you’ll lead curriculum innovation, drive quality, and empower teaching teams to deliver exceptional outcomes across Business, Travel and Tourism.

You will:

• Assist the Head of Curriculum in the planning and developing of the curriculum, including the management of staff and resources in the area
• Support the implementation of local and corporate strategies to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment
• Monitor and address attendance, punctuality and disciplinary issues
• Be the line manager for staff within the area, and support the Head with other aspects of staff management

For more information, please see the job description and person specification attached.

About you:

• You will have a relevant degree, or another professional qualification of an equivalent level
• GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• A PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification is desirable but not essential
• A Management qualification is desirable but not essential
• A successful track record of teaching across a range of levels

If this sounds like the perfect next step for you, apply now! We’d love to hear from you. Take a look at what we have to offer and come join us – you won’t be disappointed.

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)

• Personal and Professional Development opportunities

• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme

• Discounted Metro Card Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to employee assistance programme

• Reduced price personal gym membership

• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)

• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Find out more here

Closing date: 31st May 2026

Interview date: 12th June 2026

Please note direct applicants only – no agency CV’s

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.

All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not “Protected” which for other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the act.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk )

We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.