Curriculum Lead
Employer: Vocabulous
Location: Remote (will involve occasional travel to schools and team meetings in Harrogate roughly every 8 weeks)
Temporary: Fixed Term Contract for 36 months initially, with possibility of extension dependent on funding
Working hours: 15 hours a week across 2/3 days (0.4 FTE) Flexibility: Mondays and Fridays would be preferred days if possible but there is some flexibility
Salary: £18,000 (£45,000 FTE) per annum
Closing date: 24 July 2026
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Position: Curriculum Lead Location: Remote (will involve occasional travel to schools and team meetings in Harrogate roughly every 8 weeks) Hours: 15 hours a week across 2/3 days (0.4 FTE) Flexibility: Mondays and Fridays would be preferred days if possible but there is some flexibility Salary: £18,000 (£45,000 FTE) per annum Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 36 months initially, with possibility of extension dependent on funding Benefits: 5% pension contribution, 27 days holiday pro-rated (rising by 1 day per year of employment) plus bank holidays Closing Date: 24 July 2026 Interview Dates: 3rd and 10th August 2026 Start Date: January 2027, earlier by negotiation
The Role
You will lead the design and development of a brand-new vocabulary curriculum for KS2 and KS3, ensuring it is evidence-informed, practical for teachers and engaging for pupils. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and sequencing a high-quality KS2 and KS3 vocabulary curriculum Writing lesson content, teacher guidance and pupil-facing materials Creating classroom resources, assessments and implementation tools Ensuring curriculum content aligns with national curriculum expectations and current literacy research Working closely with product and design teams to develop engaging digital learning experiences Piloting and refining materials based on teacher feedback Delivering training sessions, workshops and CPD for teachers and school leaders Presenting the programme to prospective schools and educational partners Supporting schools with implementation and long-term success Helping grow and strengthen the company’s network of partner schools About You We are looking for someone who has strong curriculum expertise and enjoys creating resources, as well as displaying excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You may currently be: A literacy lead, English lead or senior teacher A curriculum specialist or consultant An experienced classroom teacher with a passion for vocabulary and literacy Someone working in educational publishing or curriculum design You will ideally have: Strong knowledge of KS2 and/or KS3 English and literacy Experience designing curriculum content or teaching resources Excellent writing and editing skills A strong understanding of effective vocabulary instruction and literacy development Confidence delivering CPD or presenting to educators The ability to communicate educational ideas clearly and persuasively A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset A passion for improving outcomes for young people through language and literacy Desirable Experience working with schools across multiple settings Understanding of educational technology and digital learning platforms Experience scaling educational programmes or leading implementation projects What We Offer The opportunity to shape a high-impact national literacy programme A creative and mission-driven team Flexible working arrangements Significant opportunities for growth and leadership The chance to work directly with schools and influence classroom practice at scale
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