Curriculum Specialist
Employer: Chartered College of Teaching
Location: Remote / Hybrid / flexible. We have a central London office but our team work from across the country and we are happy to support remote or office-based working (hybrid)
Temporary: fixed term until 31st March 2027
Working hours: A full working week is 35 hours. We are open to full time or part time candidates.
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum dependent on experience
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The Opportunity
Our organisation supports teachers to make a difference to the lives of millions of children worldwide. Our Research and Policy team, within which this role will be situated, works to connect research, policy and practice through internally and externally funded research projects, thought leadership work as well as online and face-to-face events.
Over the duration of the contract, you will:
● lead the final phase of delivery of our Rethinking Curriculum project with a focus on delivering sustainable impact for the future;
● update the College’s existing curriculum Toolkits, so they align with ongoing updates of the National Curriculum;
● refine an online course on creative and critical thinking, transitioning from a cohort-based model to a self-paced model;
● oversee and chair an online events portfolio relating to the project;
● support the organisation and delivery of an in-person book launch and celebration event to mark the culmination of the project;
● contribute to the final report of the project;
● develop the existing Rethinking Curriculum Evaluation Framework to extend so could be suitable for secondary settings, particularly KS3 to support transition;
● develop a strategy for and launch a curriculum-focused special interest group (SIG) for members to support the legacy of the Rethinking Curriculum project;
● support the Fellow engagement strategy at the College by organising relevant, curriculum-related roundtables to support the legacy of the Rethinking Curriculum project;
● oversee project finances under the guidance of the Associate Director for Research and Policy;
● develop a suite of relevant resources to support schools in implementing changes following the consultation for the new National Curriculum;
● ensure funder requirements for the delivery and closure of the project are met;
● represent the Chartered College of Teaching at relevant events.
This would be an ideal opportunity for somebody with a strong background in curriculum development. You will:
● have autonomy for the delivery of the final stages of our flagship Rethinking Curriculum project;
● work collaboratively with many of the team across the organisation, supporting recruitment and retention of our members;
● help to grow the professional membership organisation for the teaching profession and be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the College
About You
Curriculum development is a key priority area for the government and therefore for school leaders and teachers in England.
You do not need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply. We’re looking for someone who is motivated by our vision and is passionate about Curriculum Development. Systems you would be using include Asana, Google Suite and MyPD (an online learning platform).
Essential skills and experience:
● Educated to at least degree standard with QTS, with experience teaching in schools in England;
● Experience designing, leading and/or evaluating curriculum-related teacher professional development at a whole-school, Trust and/or wider professional network level;
● Experience supporting and/or leading curriculum change and implementation within a school setting;
● A good understanding of the research landscape relating to curriculum development and implementation across phases;
● Experience developing teacher-facing resources and professional learning content relating to curriculum planning and development;
● Experience producing content (e.g., written reports and research summaries) for a range of audiences (e.g., teachers, school leaders and policymakers);
● Experience liaising with funders and managing a project, including a project budget;
● Experience organising and delivering professional events, including conferences, roundtables, workshops or other engagement activities.
Desirable skills and experience
● Educated with a higher degree in education and/or Chartered Teacher Status
As well as technical requirements, we are looking for people who:
● Believe in the transformative power of education, see teachers as key drivers in achieving improved educational outcomes for all and are motivated to contribute to this change.
● Communicate clearly and effectively, understanding the importance of conveying complex ideas in an easy-to-understand way and respecting the work schedules and patterns of colleagues.
● Learning and feedback oriented and keen to develop their skillset.
● Are committed to equality and diversity, demonstrating these through their work and daily interactions with colleagues, members and other stakeholders.
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
● Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
● Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
● Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
● Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
● Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
● Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
● Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
● All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
● Line Managers trained in recognising bias
● We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
● All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
● Two satisfactory references
● Proof of qualifications
● Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
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