About the role: Curriculum Lead We are seeking to appoint inspirational and ambitious Curriculum Lead to support the Curriculum Manager in our CreaTech Faculty at Blackbird Leys or City of Oxford College to raise the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning within a curriculum area and campus to ensure that all students achieve their full potential in terms of outcomes and employability. Reporting to the Curriculum Manager, the successful candidates will inspire, innovate and support Faculty teams to deliver an exciting curriculum, to ensure learners have an outstanding experience and develop the skills, knowledge and attributes needed for their career progression. This role is about putting teaching, learning and assessment front and centre of everything we do. In this role you will be expected to: Ensure the implementation and delivery of the curriculum, in line with our Learning Philosophy and learner journey. Developing teachers and assessors to improve team performance with a corresponding improvement in the student experience and outcomes. Working with the Faculty Co-coordinators to ensure high quality organisational planning and compliance with necessary administrative procedures. Undertaking up to 11 hours teaching commitment This is a full-time, permanent role based at Blackbird Leys College or City of Oxford College. What do I need to be successful as a Curriculum Lead at Activate Learning? The successful Curriculum Lead candidate will: Be an inspirational teacher, with a teaching qualification, and a track record of planning and delivering good/outstanding teaching and learning to deliver an outstanding student experience and outcomes above benchmark. Possess highly developed practitioner skills that demonstrate leading-edge practice in the delivery of teaching and learning. Demonstrate an inspiring and authentic leadership style, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Have the ability to lead, manage and influence staff to achieve effective outcomes. Have a strong belief in the Learning Philosophy led culture which puts learners and learning at the heart of the organisation, will be evident through your attributes, behaviours, and track record. Who we are Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish. When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone. Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself. Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits: Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy. Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents. Learning and Development : continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team. Teaching Support : Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff. Pension Schemes : Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff Generous Annual Leave : Up to 6 weeks paid leave Flexible Working : Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns. Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers. On-Site Facilities : Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access. Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts. Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.