- Salary:
- £44,900 - £46,864 FTE
- Role type:
- Term-Time Only, Full Time
- Hours:
- 39 hours / 42 weeks
- Contract type:
- Permanent
- Contract:
- Term-time only
- Location:
- Hereford
- Closing Date:
- 14/07/2025
- Job Details:
Are you passionate about transforming lives through inclusive, learner-centred education?
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Curriculum Manager to join our Learning and Support Management Team. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of innovative, high-quality learning pathways with a strong focus on preparing learners for meaningful transitions into adulthood, tailored to a diverse range of students with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLDD) such as Autism, Multi-Sensory Impairments or Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD).
About the Role:
As Curriculum Manager you will oversee a team delivering study programmes from Pre-Entry to Level 2. You’ll play a key role in shaping curriculum strategy, embedding inclusive practices, and ensuring the delivery of personalised, outcomes-based provision aligned with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
You’ll also lead on:
- Developing high-quality study programmes with integrated enrichment and life skills activities.
- Supporting continuous improvement in Functional Skills and transition-focused curriculum design.
- Driving quality assurance and RARPA implementation
- EHCP review processes and meeting provision
- Leading on timetable planning, CPD, and collaborative working across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensuring a high standard of customer service for students, families, and stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for an educational leader with:
- Proven experience managing curriculum and staff in a specialist or inclusive learning environment.
- Strong knowledge of EHCP-led planning, RARPA, and Functional Skills delivery.
- Experience in developing learner-centred programmes with a focus on transition and life skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to lead across multiple sites
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement in educational practice.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and progression.
- The chance to make a genuine impact on learners’ lives.
- Access to a generous benefits package including holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and wellbeing initiatives.
Join us in shaping the future for young people with diverse needs — helping them thrive, grow, and achieve their aspirations.
How to apply
At National Star, we know the value of a diverse workforce, and welcome applications from all areas of the community. This includes those with disabilities, and we are a proud Disability Confident employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
Please note that all applicants will be expected to undertake a DBS Disclosure, and undergo the necessary employer checks. The level of disclosure to be applied for will be dependent on your job role and will be discussed with you during the recruitment process but is usually an enhanced level. Where appropriate, the adult and child barred lists will be checked and we will not employ anyone who appears on either of those registers.
We prefer people to submit an online application as this helps support the charity in saving money. Alternatively please send your cv to recruitment@nationalstar.org or call our recruitment department 01242 504300 for further information or an application form. If you have a disability and need to apply using an alternative format, or if you have any technical problems with our recruitment system please let us know.
All future correspondence with you will be via email (application acknowledgement, invitation to interview etc). Please check your email regularly.
