Key Role Information

Salary
37,101.00 - 45,352.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
10/05/2026 23:59
Interview
W/C 18th May 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Range | M3 - M6
Department
Teacher
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The role in a nutshell


We are seeking an enthusiastic and strategic Vocational Curriculum Lead to oversee the development and delivery of the wider curriculum across Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will ensure that subjects beyond English and Mathematics are well sequenced, ambitious, and engaging, with clear progression in knowledge and skills that prepare pupils effectively for accreditation and qualifications in Key Stage 4.

 

Working closely with subject leaders and teaching staff, the Vocational Curriculum Lead will oversee curriculum planning and delivery, ensuring consistency, high expectations, and alignment with whole school priorities and qualification requirements. They will support staff in preparing pupils for assessments and external qualifications, monitor standards through curriculum review and outcomes, and promote high quality teaching that enables pupils to develop cultural capital and succeed in a broad, balanced education.


The candidate

 

·       An enthusiastic and strategic professional with a strong understanding of vocational and wider curriculum design across Key Stage 4

·       Proven experience in curriculum leadership or subject leadership, with the ability to plan, sequence, and evaluate ambitious curricula

·       Strong understanding of progression in knowledge and skills, ensuring pupils are well prepared for accreditation and qualifications in Key Stage 4

·       Confidence in working collaboratively with leaders and teaching staff to secure consistent, high-quality curriculum planning and delivery

·       High expectations for pupils and staff, with a commitment to inclusive, engaging, and aspirational education

·       Passion for promoting high-quality teaching that develops pupils’ cultural capital and supports success across a broad and balanced curriculum

·       Be an experienced and enthusiastic teacher

·       Show a strong commitment to inclusion, equity, and high expectations for all learners, particularly the most vulnerable

 

We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. To ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Assistance with cycle to work
Teacher Pension Scheme
Teacher Pension Scheme
Annual Eye Care Voucher
Annual Eye Care Voucher

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
essential
essential
desirable
desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of educating pupils with special educational needs.

Experience

Experience of working with pupils with special educational needsessential
Experience of working with vulnerable pupils and familiesessential
Has knowledge of Primary or specialist Secondary curriculum essential
Experience of planning and delivering learning activities for group and individual need.essential
Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience/Knowledge

Successful teaching experience within the primary/secondary phaseessential
A strong understanding of the National Curriculum and assessment frameworks essential
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and Keeping Children Safe in Educationessential

Leadership

Strong leader in the delivery of excellence in teaching and learningessential
Ability to inspire, set clear direction and motivate staff

Personal Attributes

Conviction that all pupils can succeed and a commitment to securing the highest achievement for all. essential
Be flexible and approachable, remain resilient under pressure and show a positive and energetic attitude to work. essential
Commitment to inclusion and diversity to ensure the maximum benefits for pupils and staff.essential
Commitment to the promotion of the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.essential
Show total commitment to the trust’s wider community. essential

Relevant Skills

Ability to inspire, motivate and engage pupils in their learningessential
Ability to work in partnership to promote collaboration working and to deal sensitively with people and all stakeholdersessential

Brookvale Academy (formerly Denewood Academy)

Emily Ingram

Emily.Ingram@Raleightrust.org

Forest Road West
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 4ES

Safeguarding Information

The Raleigh Education Trust (the “Trust”) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Creating a culture of safety and vigilance for our pupils is of paramount importance, we aim to:

(a) create and maintain a safe environment

(b) manage situations should child welfare concerns arise

(c) create an atmosphere of trust in which pupils feel confident to confide any concern

(d) help young people to understand the difference between acceptable and non - acceptable behaviour

(e) teach pupils to stay safe from harm


Pupils are taught about safeguarding, including E-safety as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. All staff within the Trust take welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk about anything that worries them.