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Curriculum Campus Manager

Deliver effective operational leadership that creates an inclusive, high-quality learning environment, empowering students to achieve their full potential.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £45,762.78 - £48,348.03

Contract: Full-Time - 37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year

Closing Date: Friday 10th July, 2026 at 12:00pm

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Curriculum Campus Manager

To provide operational leadership for a designated campus, ensuring a high-quality, inclusive and empowering learning environment. The Campus Manager will work collaboratively across the College to support students to achieve their full potential, embedding the values of empowerment, respect, equality, sustainability and collaboration in all aspects of campus life.

Core Duties 

Leadership and Management 

  • Provide values-led leadership to create an inclusive culture of high expectations while supporting staff wellbeing, engagement and empowerment.   
  • Lead and develop teams through collaborative working, professional trust and a commitment to continuous improvement.  
  • Line manage teaching and learning staff, ensuring performance is effectively supported, challenged and developed through coaching, mentoring and regular review.  

Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Delivery 

  • Ensure delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, aligned with autism best practice and college priorities.  
  • Champion innovative and inclusive approaches that empower students to take ownership of their learning and personal development.  
  • Oversee the day-to-day operation of curriculum delivery, ensuring consistency, quality and a positive student experience.  
  • Monitor and evaluate teaching standards, using data and feedback to drive improvement and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.  
  • Ensure robust and effective support systems are in place to meet the diverse needs of students.  

Student Experience and Outcomes 

  • Champion innovative, inclusive learning, approaches and robust support systems that meet diverse student needs. 
  • Lead student-centred approaches, ensuring that student voice is actively embedded into decision-making. 
  • Promote enriching opportunities that support personal development, independence and community engagement. 
  • Drive improvements in key performance areas, including attendance, achievement and progression, ensuring fair and inclusive opportunities for students.

Operational Management 

  • Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the campus, ensuring a safe, organised and welcoming environment.  
  • Oversee admissions, assessment and transition processes to ensure all students are supported effectively from entry through to progression. 
  • Manage campus operations and allocated budgets safely, ensuring full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements 

Partnerships and Collaboration 

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to ensure consistency and alignment of practice.
  • Develop relationships with employers, community organisations and other stakeholders to support progression and inclusion. 

 

General Responsibilities for all Staff 

  • Treat all students and beneficiaries, colleagues and stakeholders with dignity, respect and fairness, promoting a culture of equality. 
  • Actively empower students to develop independence, confidence and life skills. 
  • Support students to build positive relationships and meaningful connections within their communities. 
  • Contribute positively to a collaborative and inclusive college environment.
  • Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and all college policies at all times. 
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.  

We shortlist candidates based on essential and desirable criteria. We evidence the attributes using the application form and qualification certificates, and during interviews and skill tests. 

Education & Qualifications 

Attribute  Criteria  Evidence 
PGCE / CertEd teaching qualification or equivalent   Essential   Certificates
Educated to Level 5 (Degree) in relevant subject   Essential   Certificates
Level 2 or above in English and Maths    Essential   Certificates
Previous effective curriculum management experience   Essential   Application & Interview  
Excellent understanding of the inspection frameworks including Ofsted EIF, autism framework and SEND code of practice   Essential   Application & Interview  
Excellent understanding of teaching, learning and assessment within specialist education.   Essential   Application & Interview  
Leadership qualification within a SEND environment (or willing to work towards)  Desirable  Application & Interview  

 

Experience, Knowledge & Abilities 

Attribute  Criteria  Evidence 
Proven experience of leading, managing and empowering teams within a SEND environment to drive a culture of high expectations and professional trust  Essential  Application & Interview  
Operational understanding of curriculum delivery, learner-centred teaching strategies and assessment frameworks within specialist education  Essential  Application & Interview  
Experience of monitoring, evaluating and challenging performance data to improve student progression and ensure equitable outcomes   Essential  Application & Interview  
Robust knowledge and practical application of safeguarding, Prevent, equality and diversity  Essential  Application & Interview  
Ability to manage operational demands and lead teams through change or new initiatives while maintaining professional respect and constructive communication  Essential  Application & Interview  

 

Interpersonal Skills & Qualities 

Attribute  Criteria  Evidence 
Excellent leadership and team management skills  Essential  Application & Interview  
Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Essential  Application & Interview  
Ability to influence, empower, motivate and inspire others  Essential  Application & Interview  
Professional credibility, integrity and accountability  Essential  Application & Interview  
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider leadership team  Essential  Application & Interview  
Commitment to equality, empowerment, respect, sustainability and collaboration  Essential  Application & Interview  

 

Note: This job description and person specification is not an exhaustive description – it is a guide and will be subject to review to meet the service / business needs. 

 

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