Think FE
Assistant Head of Curriculum - Health T levels & Behavioural Science Location: Newcastle Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £49,805 - £54,194 per annum Are you an experienced curriculum leader ready to step into a key leadership role within a forward-thinking educational institution? This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and operational excellence of a large, successful college in Tyne and Wear. With a strong focus on curriculum quality, staff development, and student success, this role offers challenge, influence, and career development. The Role: As Assistant Head of Curriculum, you'll be central to driving high-quality curriculum planning, teaching, and assessment across several subject areas. Reporting to the Head of Curriculum, you'll take ownership of day-to-day leadership-ensuring your teams meet internal standards, boost learner outcomes, and align to national benchmarks. With responsibility for resource management, recruitment strategy, and operational oversight, you'll also help shape the curriculum offer to match local and regional priorities. Key Responsibilities Coordinate curriculum planning to meet learner and strategic needs Drive quality improvement and monitor performance using clear metrics Lead teams of lecturers, technicians, and support staff with vision and clarity Deliver high-impact CPD and performance management Support learner recruitment and promote departmental growth Maintain up to 430 hours per academic year of direct teaching What We're Looking For Qualified teacher (PGCE/Cert Ed) with a relevant degree Proven leadership in curriculum delivery and team development Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong data literacy and digital fluency (Microsoft 365, digital teaching tools) Working knowledge of Ofsted EIF and/or HE Quality Code A collaborative, dependable, and learner-focused professional This college champions a positive and inclusive culture, with high expectations for both staff and students. Your leadership will directly influence the learner experience and educational outcomes, making this a pivotal role in the college's ongoing success. Next Steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process.
Assistant Head of Curriculum - Health T levels & Behavioural Science Location: Newcastle Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £49,805 - £54,194 per annum Are you an experienced curriculum leader ready to step into a key leadership role within a forward-thinking educational institution? This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and operational excellence of a large, successful college in Tyne and Wear. With a strong focus on curriculum quality, staff development, and student success, this role offers challenge, influence, and career development. The Role: As Assistant Head of Curriculum, you'll be central to driving high-quality curriculum planning, teaching, and assessment across several subject areas. Reporting to the Head of Curriculum, you'll take ownership of day-to-day leadership-ensuring your teams meet internal standards, boost learner outcomes, and align to national benchmarks. With responsibility for resource management, recruitment strategy, and operational oversight, you'll also help shape the curriculum offer to match local and regional priorities. Key Responsibilities Coordinate curriculum planning to meet learner and strategic needs Drive quality improvement and monitor performance using clear metrics Lead teams of lecturers, technicians, and support staff with vision and clarity Deliver high-impact CPD and performance management Support learner recruitment and promote departmental growth Maintain up to 430 hours per academic year of direct teaching What We're Looking For Qualified teacher (PGCE/Cert Ed) with a relevant degree Proven leadership in curriculum delivery and team development Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong data literacy and digital fluency (Microsoft 365, digital teaching tools) Working knowledge of Ofsted EIF and/or HE Quality Code A collaborative, dependable, and learner-focused professional This college champions a positive and inclusive culture, with high expectations for both staff and students. Your leadership will directly influence the learner experience and educational outcomes, making this a pivotal role in the college's ongoing success. Next Steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process.
Schools at Somerhill
Hadlow, Kent
The Deputy Head, Academic is a member of the Senior Leadership Team responsible to the Head for general academic management duties. The Deputy Head, Academic will oversee the development and delivery of the academic programme throughout the prep school and liaise closely with the Head of Pre-Prep to ensure a smooth alignment of the academic strategy. The Deputy Head, Academic should work closely with the Deputy Head, Pastoral and Assistant Deputy Co-curricular, as well as the wider SLT to ensure the smooth running of the school day. The Deputy Head, Academic should line manage the Heads of Department apart from the Head of PSHE and Digital Literacy (Deputy Head, Pastoral) and Sport, Drama, Music, Art and Engineering (Assistant Deputy Head, Co-curricular). Key strategic responsibilities: Academic strategy & development plan: Lead the academic strategy and produce an annual, evidence-driven Academic Development Plan aligned with the School Development Plan. Curriculum vision & direction: Provide strong academic leadership, ensuring a curriculum shaped by high expectations, progression and appropriate pedagogy from Years 3 to Year 8, ensuring alignment with the Pre-Prep. Policy ownership: Own and review academic policies annually (e.g., curriculum, assessment, marking & feedback), ensuring alignment with whole-school policies. Stakeholder engagement: Secure engagement from staff, parents and governors with the school's academic direction, contributing to Education Committee meetings and reporting cycles. Inspection readiness: Lead the academic evidence base for ISI inspection and ensure policies, processes and practice remain inspection-ready at all times. Teaching & learning standards: Define and uphold whole-school expectations for teaching, feedback, lesson design, homework, learning walks and book scrutiny. Learning support & inclusion: Work with the Learning Support Team and Deputies to ensure high-quality provision for children who require learning support and appropriate challenge for the most able. Digital strategy & innovation: Champion digital literacy and contribute to a safe, ethical AI strategy in teaching and learning. Quality assurance: Conduct learning walks, observations and departmental reviews, using findings to inform strategic planning. Relationships with senior schools: Work with the independent, grammar and state feeder schools to form strong relationships and pathways for our children. Maintain links with local schools, sector bodies and community organisations to share and champion academic best practice. Provide guidance to families on senior school choices, scholarships and references. Admissions & marketing: Collaborate with admissions and marketing to ensure high-quality communication for prospective families. Assessment, data and reporting: Assessment framework: Oversee the school's assessment systems, including standardised testing, tracking and internal/external examination processes. Data analysis & insight: Liaise with Heads of Department to ensure data drives intervention, support and enrichment. Reporting to parents: Oversee a coherent whole-school reporting system ensuring consistency, clarity and developmental guidance for families. Departmental leadership and line management: Leadership culture: Build an inclusive, collaborative professional culture and articulate a compelling academic vision. Line management: Line manage core Heads of Department, holding regular meetings and providing coaching, support and challenge. Performance & appraisal: Lead appraisal cycles for academic staff, identifying training needs and ensuring high-quality provision. Recruitment & induction: Work closely with the HR Manager and participate in the recruitment of teaching staff and support the induction of new staff. Safeguarding and pupil welfare: Safeguarding leadership: Work closely with the DSL and safeguarding team to ensure that teaching, learning and curriculum policies promote pupil safety and wellbeing. Standards & culture: Promote high standards of conduct, professionalism and pupil behaviour across academic settings. Budgeting, resources and facilities: Academic resourcing: Manage and monitor the deployment of academic resources to enhance teaching and learning. Value for money: Work with the Finance Manager regarding budget planning, surplus/deficit monitoring and effective procurement. Timetabling: Lead the construction of the school timetable, ensuring sustainable staffing, balanced loads and efficient rooming. Teaching commitment and wider contribution: Teach an agreed timetable, modelling excellent practice. Contribute actively to staff discussions, supporting agreed outcomes and providing constructive challenge within SLT. Assist with whole-school planning, lead INSET planning and professional development. Undertake other tasks reasonably required by the Head. Timeline for applicants: Closing date for applications: 12th March 2026. Interviews: 18th March 2026. Start date: September 2026.
The Deputy Head, Academic is a member of the Senior Leadership Team responsible to the Head for general academic management duties. The Deputy Head, Academic will oversee the development and delivery of the academic programme throughout the prep school and liaise closely with the Head of Pre-Prep to ensure a smooth alignment of the academic strategy. The Deputy Head, Academic should work closely with the Deputy Head, Pastoral and Assistant Deputy Co-curricular, as well as the wider SLT to ensure the smooth running of the school day. The Deputy Head, Academic should line manage the Heads of Department apart from the Head of PSHE and Digital Literacy (Deputy Head, Pastoral) and Sport, Drama, Music, Art and Engineering (Assistant Deputy Head, Co-curricular). Key strategic responsibilities: Academic strategy & development plan: Lead the academic strategy and produce an annual, evidence-driven Academic Development Plan aligned with the School Development Plan. Curriculum vision & direction: Provide strong academic leadership, ensuring a curriculum shaped by high expectations, progression and appropriate pedagogy from Years 3 to Year 8, ensuring alignment with the Pre-Prep. Policy ownership: Own and review academic policies annually (e.g., curriculum, assessment, marking & feedback), ensuring alignment with whole-school policies. Stakeholder engagement: Secure engagement from staff, parents and governors with the school's academic direction, contributing to Education Committee meetings and reporting cycles. Inspection readiness: Lead the academic evidence base for ISI inspection and ensure policies, processes and practice remain inspection-ready at all times. Teaching & learning standards: Define and uphold whole-school expectations for teaching, feedback, lesson design, homework, learning walks and book scrutiny. Learning support & inclusion: Work with the Learning Support Team and Deputies to ensure high-quality provision for children who require learning support and appropriate challenge for the most able. Digital strategy & innovation: Champion digital literacy and contribute to a safe, ethical AI strategy in teaching and learning. Quality assurance: Conduct learning walks, observations and departmental reviews, using findings to inform strategic planning. Relationships with senior schools: Work with the independent, grammar and state feeder schools to form strong relationships and pathways for our children. Maintain links with local schools, sector bodies and community organisations to share and champion academic best practice. Provide guidance to families on senior school choices, scholarships and references. Admissions & marketing: Collaborate with admissions and marketing to ensure high-quality communication for prospective families. Assessment, data and reporting: Assessment framework: Oversee the school's assessment systems, including standardised testing, tracking and internal/external examination processes. Data analysis & insight: Liaise with Heads of Department to ensure data drives intervention, support and enrichment. Reporting to parents: Oversee a coherent whole-school reporting system ensuring consistency, clarity and developmental guidance for families. Departmental leadership and line management: Leadership culture: Build an inclusive, collaborative professional culture and articulate a compelling academic vision. Line management: Line manage core Heads of Department, holding regular meetings and providing coaching, support and challenge. Performance & appraisal: Lead appraisal cycles for academic staff, identifying training needs and ensuring high-quality provision. Recruitment & induction: Work closely with the HR Manager and participate in the recruitment of teaching staff and support the induction of new staff. Safeguarding and pupil welfare: Safeguarding leadership: Work closely with the DSL and safeguarding team to ensure that teaching, learning and curriculum policies promote pupil safety and wellbeing. Standards & culture: Promote high standards of conduct, professionalism and pupil behaviour across academic settings. Budgeting, resources and facilities: Academic resourcing: Manage and monitor the deployment of academic resources to enhance teaching and learning. Value for money: Work with the Finance Manager regarding budget planning, surplus/deficit monitoring and effective procurement. Timetabling: Lead the construction of the school timetable, ensuring sustainable staffing, balanced loads and efficient rooming. Teaching commitment and wider contribution: Teach an agreed timetable, modelling excellent practice. Contribute actively to staff discussions, supporting agreed outcomes and providing constructive challenge within SLT. Assist with whole-school planning, lead INSET planning and professional development. Undertake other tasks reasonably required by the Head. Timeline for applicants: Closing date for applications: 12th March 2026. Interviews: 18th March 2026. Start date: September 2026.