Assistant Curriculum Manager - Horticulture and Floristry

Plumpton College is seeking an ambitious and experienced curriculum leader to join our team as Assistant Curriculum Manager - Horticulture & Floristry Study Programmes. Horticulture is a strategic priority area here at Plumpton and in recent years we have doubled in size across all provision types.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly effective teacher and manager to lead the design, development and delivery of high-quality study programmes across horticulture and floristry. You will play a key role in driving outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, supporting staff performance, and ensuring students achieve excellent outcomes and progress confidently into further study or employment.

You will provide day-to-day leadership for curriculum staff, promote a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, and help shape a coherent, industry-relevant curriculum that meets awarding body requirements and supports the College's strategic aims.

Key Responsibilities:

lead and support the delivery of high-quality horticulture and floristry study programmes

line manage and mentor curriculum staff, supporting performance, development and wellbeing

drive improvements in teaching, learning, assessment and student experience

monitor student progress, attendance, achievement and retention, taking action where needed

support curriculum planning, timetabling, staffing and resource deployment

lead quality improvement activity, standardisation and compliance with awarding organisation requirements

ensure robust tutorial provision, accurate student records and effective target setting

work with employers and stakeholders to maintain relevant, industry-focused programmes

contribute to recruitment, marketing and promotional events across the College

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 5,000 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.