Curriculum Manager - Hubs

The Role

We are outstanding, you can be too.

The College has developed an exciting new study programme based in Nottingham city centre to provide a new education pathway towards employment. We are looking for an experienced Curriculum Manager with an understanding of employer needs to implement this exciting new programme.

As a Curriculum Manager you will lead in establishing a new cohort of learners at our Nottingham city centre hub site whilst delivering an employment focused, study programme. The hub site will work independently but will have access to support and facilities at the main College campus in Mansfield.

You will take a key focus on employer engagement and partnership working whilst assisting with supported Internships.

You will have strong knowledge and understanding of funding streams including Education Skills Funding Agency, Adult Education Budget and Access to Work

Experience and knowledge of a curriculum involving E-sport, E-gaming, Retail, Land-Based and Hospitality and Catering would be desirable.

Experience of employer engagement through supporting Apprenticeships programmes.

You will hold a relevant teaching qualification or equivalent or have a willingness to work towards this within an agreed timeframe.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do, we are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

·       a rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens

·       enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday

·       you are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts

·       free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme

·       everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications!

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Qualifications needed

You will hold a relevant degree or post graduate qualification as well as a level 2 qualification in maths, English and ICT.

You will hold a teaching qualification or be willing to work towards this in an agreed timescale.

Other valuable qualifications include, educational management qualification at level 3 or above, TAQA level 3 or equivalent, TAQA level 4 or equivalent, however these are not essential requirements of the role.

We encourage applicants to apply who may not have a degree but may hold technical or vocationally relevant qualifications at L3 and L4.

Working Hours

Your working week for this role would be 37.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday.

Completing your application:



There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, an overseas check where applicable and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. 

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities but you can submit a CV and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to create a profile on our online recruitment portal, Face-Ed.

Please click on the “apply” button and this will take you to the link to create a profile.

You will need to ensure you complete ALL sections of your profile before you can submit your application.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the Recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 283 and we will be happy to help.

Many of our staff have a disability and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application you can contact our Recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.

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