Location: Preston, Lancashire
Salary: £40,685 – £51,492 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Our recruitment agency is working exclusively on behalf of a leading specialist land-based education provider to appoint an experienced Curriculum Area Manager – Agriculture.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational agricultural professional to lead and develop a high-performing Agriculture curriculum across Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeships.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Curriculum – Land-Based, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Agriculture provision, driving curriculum growth, teaching and learning excellence, student outcomes and employer engagement.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Leading, managing and developing teaching and technical teams.
* Developing an ambitious curriculum aligned to industry and employer needs.
* Driving improvements in attendance, retention, achievement and progression.
* Using data and KPIs to identify and deliver performance improvements.
* Building strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
* Supporting student recruitment and sustainable curriculum growth.
* Managing departmental resources and budgets.
* Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance and health & safety.
* Developing provision around key industry priorities including food security, agri-food, agroforestry, sustainability, biodiversity, soil, water and carbon.
About You
We are seeking an experienced leader with:
* Significant experience within the UK agriculture sector.
* A proven track record in teaching, learning and assessment.
* Experience of leading and managing staff.
* Experience of using data to drive improvement.
* Strong curriculum development and business planning experience.
* Excellent communication, influencing and partnership-building skills.
* A relevant Level 3/4 qualification in Agriculture or a related subject.
* A teaching qualification, or willingness to achieve one within two years.
A Level 5 qualification or Master's degree would be desirable.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of agricultural education, working with a respected specialist land-based education provider in Preston and developing a curriculum that responds to the changing needs of the industry.
To apply: Please submit your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your suitability for the role.
£40,685 – £51,492 | Permanent | Preston, Lancashire
Salary description
£40685.00 - £51492.00 per year