Curriculum Development Specialist, STEM Education
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Head of Curriculum Development - Higher Education
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic development and review of all academic curricula.
- Manage and mentor a team of curriculum developers and instructional designers.
- Conduct research on educational trends, market needs, and competitor offerings.
- Design and implement innovative pedagogical approaches and learning technologies.
- Ensure curriculum quality, relevance, and alignment with institutional objectives and accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with faculty, deans, and external stakeholders to gather input and feedback.
- Oversee the development of new academic programs and the revision of existing ones.
- Manage budgets for curriculum development initiatives and seek external funding.
- Provide training and professional development opportunities for faculty on curriculum delivery.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of curricula and implement improvements based on data and feedback.
Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, or a related academic field.
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in curriculum development and higher education leadership.
- Demonstrated success in leading academic programs and teams.
- In-depth knowledge of pedagogical theories, learning sciences, and instructional design principles.
- Experience with quality assurance processes and accreditation requirements in higher education.
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and secure funding for educational initiatives.
- Experience in faculty development and training is essential.
- A strong commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments.
Outdoor Education Teacher
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We are seeking a passionate and resilient Outdoor Education Teacher to join our team at a nurturing alternative provision in Leicestershire. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for either a qualified teacher or an experienced instructor who is committed to using the power of the outdoors to inspire and support young people.
The Role: Outdoor Education Teacher, Leicester
As our Outdoor Education Teacher, you will design and deliver engaging, practical, and hands-on sessions in an outdoor environment. You will be responsible for providing a curriculum that not only teaches practical skills but also builds confidence, teamwork, and resilience in students who have struggled in a traditional classroom setting. .
Key responsibilities include:
Lesson Delivery: Planning and leading a variety of outdoor education activities (e.g., bushcraft, navigation, team-building exercises).
Skills Development: Teaching practical skills while fostering students' social, emotional, and personal growth.
Well-being: Using the therapeutic benefits of nature to improve students' mental health and self-esteem.
Risk Management: Ensuring all activities are conducted safely and in line with risk assessments.
About Our School
Located in Leicester, our alternative provision specialises in providing a holistic and supportive education for young people who have faced challenges in mainstream settings. We believe in the power of experiential learning and a trauma-informed approach to help students re-engage with education. Your role will be instrumental in providing a positive and trans-formative learning experience.
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is not essential. We will consider candidates with a relevant background.
Essential:
Proven experience working with young people in an outdoor or youth-focused setting.
A genuine passion for outdoor education and its benefits.
Excellent communication and rapport-building skills.
A resilient, patient, and empathetic approach.
Highly Desirable:
Relevant qualifications in outdoor pursuits (e.g., Mountain Training, Bushcraft, First Aid).
Experience working with students with diverse learning needs (e.g., SEN/SEMH).
Apply Today!
If you are an inspiring individual who believes in the potential of every young person, we encourage you to apply. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications Start Date: ASAP
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Early Years Education Specialist (Remote Curriculum Development)
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, write, and edit curriculum content and lesson plans for children aged 0-5 years, aligned with national early years frameworks (e.g., EYFS).
- Design age-appropriate activities and resources that foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Research and integrate best practices in early childhood education into curriculum materials.
- Collaborate with educational consultants, designers, and other remote team members to create high-quality learning resources.
- Develop assessment tools and strategies to track children's progress and inform instructional planning.
- Create engaging content for parent-facing resources and guidance materials.
- Ensure all curriculum materials are inclusive, culturally sensitive, and meet the diverse needs of learners.
- Pilot and evaluate curriculum effectiveness, making necessary revisions based on feedback and outcomes.
- Stay current with research and trends in early childhood education and pedagogy.
- Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation's educational offerings.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with young children in an educational setting (nursery, preschool, kindergarten).
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development or instructional design for early years.
- In-depth knowledge of early years frameworks (e.g., EYFS, Montessori, Reggio Emilia) and child development theories.
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with a meticulous eye for detail.
- Proficiency in using digital tools for content creation, collaboration, and project management.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
- Creative thinking and a passion for fostering a love of learning in young children.
- Experience with online learning platforms or digital educational resources is a plus.
- Strong understanding of child safeguarding principles.
Special Education Needs Tutor
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Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.
We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).
We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Leicestershire.
At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.
This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.
What we offer our SEN / SEND Tutors:- Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
- Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
- Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
- A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
- We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
- A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better
- This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
- These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
- If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring
- Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
- Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
- Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress
- Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience
- Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
- Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
- Two professional references
- You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments
It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
SEN / SEND Tutor employment status:- This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
- You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
- We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
- Our insurance covers the work you do for us
- This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position
We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.
We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.
We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.
Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.
Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:
- SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
- SLD / MLD Teacher
- Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
- Intervention Specialist
- Ex-Teacher
Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include
- Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
- Educational Therapist
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Educational Psychologist
- Inclusion Coordinator
If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.
Special Education Needs Teacher
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Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.
We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).
We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Leicestershire.
At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.
This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.
What we offer our SEN / SEND Tutors:- Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
- Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
- Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
- A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
- We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
- A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better
- This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
- These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
- If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring
- Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
- Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
- Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress
- Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience
- Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
- Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
- Two professional references
- You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments
It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
SEN / SEND Tutor employment status:- This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
- You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
- We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
- Our insurance covers the work you do for us
- This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position
We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.
We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.
We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.
Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.
Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:
- SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
- SLD / MLD Teacher
- Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
- Intervention Specialist
- Ex-Teacher
Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include
- Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
- Educational Therapist
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Educational Psychologist
- Inclusion Coordinator
If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.
Finance Business Partner - Education
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Finance Business Partner – Education Sector
Location: Peterborough area (regional travel required)
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 + excellent pension
Contract: Full-time, permanent (Temp-to-Perm option considered)
A leading educational organisation in the Peterborough region is looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to join their high performing finance team. This is a varied and strategic role, combining the production of management accounts with genuine business partnering across a broad range of academic and non-academic budget holders. You’ll provide financial insight, analysis, and guidance to support effective decision-making and ensure resources are allocated efficiently and in line with statutory requirements. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in linking finance with curriculum planning and wider organisational strategy. The role does not include line management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic financial advice that drives performance.
- Deliver accurate monthly reporting and insightful analysis to support decision-making at Executive and Leadership level.
- Produce management accounts, journals, and year-end support.
- Provide costing, cost analysis, and interpretation of complex financial data.
- Support budget holders with business cases and project-based financial planning.
- Ensure quality financial information is prepared for external stakeholders, including auditors and the ESFA.
About You:
- Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or finalist.
- Experience in a Finance Business Partnering role, working with multiple cost centres and diverse stakeholders.
- Strong management accounting skills, with hands-on experience of journals and reporting.
- Skilled in cost analysis and interpreting complex data.
- Pragmatic problem solver with the ability to present financial insights clearly.
- Comfortable working across multiple sites in the region (with the possibility of 1 day per week remote working).
- Experience in the education sector is desirable.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected educational organisation in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You’ll work alongside high-calibre finance professionals and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy.
Closing Date: Ongoing – early applications encouraged.
If this sounds like the right next step for you, please send your CV for immediate consideration.
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