Assistant Curriculum Manager - Adult Education (for Horticulture, Forestry, & Floristry)

Plumpton College is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Curriculum Manager to lead our Adult Education programmes at One Garden Brighton for Horticulture as well as our Floristry and Forestry Adult offer at the College. Join our dedicated team and play a pivotal role in designing and delivering outstanding adult learning experiences that support students' academic, personal, and employability skills. This position requires a strong leader who can inspire staff and foster an environment of continuous improvement.

One Garden Brighton was developed by Plumpton College and opened in the Spring of 2021. The purpose of this multi-million-pound investment was to meet the skills needs of the horticulture industry and create a dedicated venue for Adults, apprentices and horticulture undergraduates to study in a real-life working environment and community garden.

Horticulture, Forestry, and Floristry make up the Colleges largest Adult Education offer at Plumpton College and this post will oversee and be accountable for, the continued growth and success of this expanding department including community projects and working with our key charitable stakeholders to continue to deliver land-based education to their service users.
Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Development & Delivery: Lead the development and delivery of adult learning programmes that align with regulatory requirements and college standards.
• Staff Management: Provide line management, mentoring, and support to curriculum staff, ensuring effective performance management and development.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee programme reviews and contribute to quality improvement plans to ensure exceptional educational outcomes.
• Student Success: Monitor student progress, attendance, and engagement, and implement strategies to enhance achievement and progression.
• Collaboration: Work with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen partnerships that enrich the curriculum and promote student employability.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree or equivalent professional experience.
• A relevant teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Proven experience in teaching and assessing with a record of delivering high standards.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability.
• Proficiency in IT and familiarity with virtual learning environments (e.g., MS Teams).

With over 3,000 students, excellent resources and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious & Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive, and Passionate about everything we do - if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we'd like to hear from you.

What we offer:

As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including: up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas; membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme; comprehensive CPD and teacher training (where applicable); TOTUM card; Employee Assistance Programme; free onsite parking; discounted Plumpton wine; staff discounts on Plumpton courses; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; and free use of the onsite gym.

Join Our Team: Apply today and take the next step in your career with Plumpton College.

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.