Assistant Curriculum Manager - Equine
About This Role
Plumpton College is seeking an ambitious and passionate Assistant Curriculum Manager – Equine to play a key role in shaping and delivering outstanding equine education.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced equine professional and high-performing teacher who is ready to take the next step into curriculum leadership. Working closely with the Curriculum Manager, you will help drive high-quality provision, support and develop staff, and ensure excellent outcomes for learners.
About the Role
As Assistant Curriculum Manager, you will:
- Design, develop and manage high-quality equine programmes that meet awarding body requirements and industry needs
- Line manage and mentor staff, supporting performance, development and wellbeing
- Deliver and model consistently high-quality teaching, learning and assessment
- Lead on quality improvement activity, including standardisation, internal verification and KPI monitoring
- Support student recruitment, progression, retention and destinations
- Work collaboratively with employers, stakeholders and internal teams to strengthen provision and learner opportunities
- Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, health and safety, and student welfare are embedded in all practice
You will also contribute to marketing and recruitment activity, employer engagement, and whole-college events.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a degree or professional qualification in equine (or a related subject)
- Has a recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the level of delivery
- Has extensive equine industry experience and strong specialist subject knowledge
- Is an excellent teacher with a track record of good or outstanding practice
- Has the ability to support, motivate and develop a high-performing team
- Is highly organised, adaptable and confident using data and digital systems
- Is passionate about student success, inclusion and safeguarding
- Holds Level 2 (or above) English and maths, or equivalent
Supervisory or team leadership experience is desirable.