CM - Construction and Technology

Dovetail & SlateBuckinghamshirereedpublished 10/13/2026
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Role: Curriculum Manager - Construction & Technology Location: Buckinghamshire Salary: £50,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent (37 hours/week) About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking Curriculum Manager to lead our Construction & Technology department at a leading Further Education college in Buckinghamshire. You will provide operational leadership and management to a high-performing team of lecturers and support staff. Driving academic quality, student success, and curriculum innovation, you will ensure our course provision meets the needs of learners, employers, and regional stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead, line manage, and develop a team of academic and support staff.

Oversee curriculum quality, processes, and awarding body compliance.

Utilize business planning strategies to manage budgets and resource utilization.

Maintain high standards of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA).

Deliver an agreed teaching commitment within the department.

Act as Duty Manager as part of the college rota.

Requirements: Relevant professional/trade qualification to Level 3 or above.

Substantial FE teaching experience and strong knowledge of FE quality processes.

Teaching qualification (CertEd/PGCE/DTLLS) and Assessor/IV awards preferred.

Proven experience supervising or managing teams to drive continuous improvement.

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and data-handling skills.

Benefits: Competitive £50k salary + TPS/LGPS pension scheme.

Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

Comprehensive induction, probation support, and ongoing CPD.

Free parking, wellbeing support, and employee discount schemes.

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