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KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors.

Job Title: Curriculum Manager - Vocational Training

Location: York - Centre based
Salary: up to 40,000 (depending on skills and experience) + fantastic benefits!
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Duties:

• Our client is looking to appoint a Curriculum Manager,who will design and manage an effective curriculum across multiple vocations (e.g. Construction; Electrical; Catering), ensuring learner and employer needs are met.

• Work closely with the delivery team, supervising them to ensure that they are maximising student success and effectiveness of the provision.

• Lead on quality assurance and improvement, to develop and encourage Tutor's to raise standards of their delivery.

• Development of inclusive teaching strategies.

• Ensuring programmes meet awarding body and regulatory requirements.

• Analyse data based on learner progress, retention and achievement - driving continuous improvement.

Essential Criteria:

• Must hold a relevant degree and/or professional qualification.

• Must hold strong teaching experience, ideally within vocational education.

• Hold - or be willing to work towards - a recognised teaching qualification.

• Candidates must have experience of designing and developing high quality curriculum, and quality improvement strategies.

Please note:

KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

Our client, a forward-thinking educational institution focused on vocational training, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Curriculum Developer to join their team in Coventry, West Midlands, UK . This role operates under a hybrid working model, combining essential on-site collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of engaging and effective vocational training curricula across a range of disciplines. This position requires a deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and the ability to translate complex subject matter into accessible and practical learning materials. You will play a key role in ensuring our training programs meet industry standards and equip learners with the skills necessary for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop comprehensive vocational training curricula, including learning objectives, content, assessments, and instructional strategies.
• Create high-quality learning materials such as lesson plans, presentations, workbooks, case studies, and online modules.
• Apply adult learning theories and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create effective and engaging learning experiences.
• Conduct needs analyses to identify skill gaps and inform curriculum development priorities.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), instructors, and industry professionals to ensure curriculum accuracy and relevance.
• Develop and implement innovative assessment strategies to measure learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Review and revise existing curricula to incorporate feedback, new technologies, and industry best practices.
• Manage curriculum development projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Facilitate train-the-trainer sessions to equip instructors with the skills to deliver new curricula.
• Contribute to the evaluation of training program effectiveness and learner success.
• Maintain a portfolio of developed curricula and learning resources.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the strategic planning of educational offerings, leveraging both on-site and remote communication channels.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field; a Master's degree is advantageous.
• Significant experience (5+ years) in curriculum development, instructional design, or a related role, preferably within vocational or adult education.
• Proven ability to design and develop engaging training programs for diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Proficiency in creating e-learning content using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) is a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience working collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with assessment design and evaluation techniques.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment, managing responsibilities effectively from both office and remote locations.
• A passion for education and contributing to workforce development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and experienced educator to shape impactful learning experiences.

**Pearson** **International** **Technical and Vocational education and Training** **(** **TVET** **)** **Trainer ** ** **
** **
**Role Summary ** ** **
As a Pearson International TVET Trainer you will be responsible for delivering online, and face to face courses internationally.   
TVETTrainers are required to keep up to date with changes in the education sector and the latest developments in their subject area. There would also be a requirement to work with our internal support teams on the continual improvement of professional development courses. You will be required to undertake international travel.  
Please note. This role is a freelance / contractual role.
** **
**As a** **TVET** **Trainer you will** **be required** **to undertake/achieve the following: ** ** **
** **
**Pre event Preparation: ** ** **
+ If required, attend in-house briefing provided by Pearson to develop an in-depth understanding of our courses and materials.  
+ Attend, if required, meetings with clients to understand their needs from any Pearson delivery
+ Attend training sessions to develop technical skills necessary to deliver online events.  
+ Produce training resources as requested by Pearson, following Pearson Global Standards for content production.
+ Practice with resources to be fully confident and competent in their use.  
+ Complete Pearson's Global Content Standards Training, to ensure all training contentdevelopment and delivery is compliant with these standards.
**Delivery** :  
+ Ensure that all objectives are met within the training session.
+ Deliver training in a way that is suited to the customer and environment.
+ Facilitate learning using a suitable range of teaching and learning activities.
+ Use Ed Tech confidently within the training session.  
+ Provide meaningful formative and summative feedback to learners.
+ Mentor / Coach learners where appropriate & according to the clients' needs.
+ Deal appropriately with all customer queries in a professional manner.  
+ Manage own time and travel arrangements. (All travel arrangements and expenses will be covered by Pearson)  
+ Deliver the agreed training session in line with guidelines from the customer and Pearson.  
**Feedback** :  
+ Complete and submit a summary feedback form for every session delivered.  
+ Training session delegate feedback should be scored consistently within expectations.  
** ** **Experience and qualifications** **required** **.** ** **  
+ You will be adept at using a range of Pedagogical and Andragogy Teaching and Learning approaches, to deliver effective training to adult delegates.
+ A good understanding of the qualification and assessment principles  
+ You will have teaching, administration, assessment, or management experience in education.  
+ You will have strong presentation, facilitation, adaptiveteaching,and communication skills.
+ You will have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.  
+ You will be able to manage the learning and development of a range of teaching professionals who may bring to bear a range differing viewpoints.
+ You will have a positive attitude towards all forms of feedback.
+ You will be committed to your own professional development.
+ You will represent Pearson appropriately whilst delivering training according to our contractual terms and conditions. 
+ You will be required to deliver using materials that Pearson has commissioned from you orprovided by Pearson. The delivery of these materials should be consistent with the quality and standards required by Pearson.
+ You will be confident using a laptop, internet and Microsoft PowerPoint and should have demonstrable experience of using technology to support your training delivery.
+ You will be required to deliver training sessions in English. You should be able to communicate and deliver training fluently, verbally and in writing, inEnglish.
**Knowledge **  
+ Relevant qualification and assessment principles  
+ Training programme development
+ Current knowledge of effective training techniques
+ Classroom environment and culture management
+ Feedback methodologies
**Skills ** ** **
+ Ability to employ good Instructional Design principlesinto your teaching practice.
+ Experience of successful training delivery at all levels in an education organisation
+ Engaging Resource and training materialsdevelopment, including incorporation of Ed Tech
+ Curriculum design
+ Assessment design and management
+ Education leadership 
+ Understanding of QA management
+ Influencing & facilitation
+ Organisation  
+ Teamwork  
+ IT competent  
+ Customer Service  
+ Decision-making and judgment 
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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**Pearson** **International** **Technical and Vocational education and Training** **(** **TVET** **)** **Trainer ** ** **
** **
**Role Summary ** ** **
As a Pearson International TVET Trainer you will be responsible for delivering online, and face to face courses internationally.   
TVETTrainers are required to keep up to date with changes in the education sector and the latest developments in their subject area. There would also be a requirement to work with our internal support teams on the continual improvement of professional development courses. You will be required to undertake international travel.  
Please note. This role is a freelance / contractual role.
** **
**As a** **TVET** **Trainer you will** **be required** **to undertake/achieve the following: ** ** **
** **
**Pre event Preparation: ** ** **
+ If required, attend in-house briefing provided by Pearson to develop an in-depth understanding of our courses and materials.  
+ Attend, if required, meetings with clients to understand their needs from any Pearson delivery
+ Attend training sessions to develop technical skills necessary to deliver online events.  
+ Produce training resources as requested by Pearson, following Pearson Global Standards for content production.
+ Practice with resources to be fully confident and competent in their use.  
+ Complete Pearson's Global Content Standards Training, to ensure all training contentdevelopment and delivery is compliant with these standards.
**Delivery** :  
+ Ensure that all objectives are met within the training session.
+ Deliver training in a way that is suited to the customer and environment.
+ Facilitate learning using a suitable range of teaching and learning activities.
+ Use Ed Tech confidently within the training session.  
+ Provide meaningful formative and summative feedback to learners.
+ Mentor / Coach learners where appropriate & according to the clients' needs.
+ Deal appropriately with all customer queries in a professional manner.  
+ Manage own time and travel arrangements. (All travel arrangements and expenses will be covered by Pearson)  
+ Deliver the agreed training session in line with guidelines from the customer and Pearson.  
**Feedback** :  
+ Complete and submit a summary feedback form for every session delivered.  
+ Training session delegate feedback should be scored consistently within expectations.  
** ** **Experience and qualifications** **required** **.** ** **  
+ You will be adept at using a range of Pedagogical and Andragogy Teaching and Learning approaches, to deliver effective training to adult delegates.
+ A good understanding of the qualification and assessment principles  
+ You will have teaching, administration, assessment, or management experience in education.  
+ You will have strong presentation, facilitation, adaptiveteaching,and communication skills.
+ You will have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.  
+ You will be able to manage the learning and development of a range of teaching professionals who may bring to bear a range differing viewpoints.
+ You will have a positive attitude towards all forms of feedback.
+ You will be committed to your own professional development.
+ You will represent Pearson appropriately whilst delivering training according to our contractual terms and conditions. 
+ You will be required to deliver using materials that Pearson has commissioned from you orprovided by Pearson. The delivery of these materials should be consistent with the quality and standards required by Pearson.
+ You will be confident using a laptop, internet and Microsoft PowerPoint and should have demonstrable experience of using technology to support your training delivery.
+ You will be required to deliver training sessions in English. You should be able to communicate and deliver training fluently, verbally and in writing, inEnglish.
**Knowledge **  
+ Relevant qualification and assessment principles  
+ Training programme development
+ Current knowledge of effective training techniques
+ Classroom environment and culture management
+ Feedback methodologies
**Skills ** ** **
+ Ability to employ good Instructional Design principlesinto your teaching practice.
+ Experience of successful training delivery at all levels in an education organisation
+ Engaging Resource and training materialsdevelopment, including incorporation of Ed Tech
+ Curriculum design
+ Assessment design and management
+ Education leadership 
+ Understanding of QA management
+ Influencing & facilitation
+ Organisation  
+ Teamwork  
+ IT competent  
+ Customer Service  
+ Decision-making and judgment 
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
#LI-KB1