Head of Curriculum and Quality

About the Role

Brand New Sixth Form in Pudsey recruiting for a new Head of Curriculum and Quality

We are looking to recruit a Head of Curriculum and Quality to lead on all aspects of curriculum development for the exciting new Pudsey Sixth Form College. Pudsey Sixth Form College, opening for its first intake in September 2025, is a purpose-built Sixth Form College in the heart of Pudsey, developed through partnership between Luminate Education, the biggest General Further Education provider in the country, and 3 local schools: Leeds West Academy, Crawshaw Academy and Co-op Academy Priesthorpe.

This role will offer the successful applicant the ability to design and implement a curriculum that maximises student progress and that builds on the partnership’s ethos of high aspirations and high support. 

The role will provide a unique opportunity to lead on the recruitment of a new staff team designed to deliver outstanding outcomes and student experiences. Based in the first instance at Leeds Sixth Form College in central Leeds, the applicant will transition to lead the team of Sixth Form specialist staff at the new site once the building is complete this summer. Reporting to the Principal, Sixth Forms for Luminate Education, the role would suit an experienced teacher or established manager within a Sixth Form College, School Sixth Form or Further Education context.

What You Will Do

• Work with the Principal, Sixth Forms to develop a recruitment strategy for a new team of Sixth Form specialist staff
• Develop and help embed a curriculum that maximises student progress
• Support the Principal, Sixth Forms to create a bespoke timetable and enrichment plan to provide outstanding experiences for learners
• Cultivate and embed a positive learning culture for staff and students.
• Take accountability for the effective and efficient management of budgetary responsibilities in accordance with the College’s financial regulations
• Lead and model outstanding teaching, learning and assessment

About You

• You will have a Level 5 teaching qualification and a level 6 degree or equivalent 
• You will need to have substantial experience of working within either a School Sixth Form, Sixth Form College, or Further Education context
• You need to have a detailed knowledge of the post-16 curriculum landscape, particularly A-levels 
• You must have extensive and proven experience of leading a team of teachers to achieve excellent outcomes 
• Experience in building and leading high-performing teams within education will be an advantage 

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Here at Pudsey Sixth Form college we raise student aspirations and build their confidence so they can go beyond the expected. We do this through our shared passion for teaching, learning and broadening horizons.

By joining Pudsey Sixth Form College you join a brand new campus and community dedicated to improving and inspiring the lives of young people through education. We empower students to strive for excellence so whether you’re inspiring the next generation with your dynamic teaching or supporting the work of those who do, you know you will be making a positive impact every day. 

Choosing to work for Pudsey Sixth Form College means that you will be part of creating something new and be able to leave your own mark all whilst delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. We have a sense of belonging and are proud of our local community, so if t his sounds like something you want to be a part of, we look forward to welcoming you to Pudsey Sixth Form College. 

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.