Director of Curriculum Health, Care and Early Years Education
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £56,787 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 September 2025 |
| Location: | Altrincham, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TGHR194681 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking and experienced leader to join Trafford & Stockport College as Director of Curriculum – Health Care and Early Years Education. This pivotal role sits within our Health and Social Care department and offers the chance to shape the future of education across a dynamic and expanding curriculum area. As we embark on a period of growth and innovation, your leadership will be instrumental in driving meaningful change—empowering students, strengthening employer partnerships, and enhancing community impact. If you are passionate about transforming lives through education and ready to lead with purpose, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About the Role
The Director of Curriculum for Health Care and Early Years Education will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Health and Social Care division, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, inclusive, and career-focused curriculum that meets the evolving needs of students and stakeholders. This role will champion curriculum innovation and excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment, while fostering a culture of ambition, collaboration, and resilience. Working closely with Programme Leaders and Heads of Studies, the postholder will align resource planning and delivery to support outstanding student outcomes and contribute to the wider vision of unlocking potential and fostering success across the college community
About you
You are an experienced and confident Further Education manager with a passion for shaping impactful curriculum experiences. You bring a proven track record of leading curriculum areas, ideally within Early Years and/or Health and Social Care, and have a strong understanding of the Health & Care sectors. Your ability to build meaningful relationships with employers and stakeholders will be key in developing provision that is both responsive and future-focused. You thrive in dynamic environments, lead with clarity and purpose, and are committed to fostering excellence, inclusion, and innovation across your teams.
Key areas of Accountabilities:
As Director of Curriculum – Health Care and Early Years Education, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of a high-performing curriculum that meets student, employer, and sector needs.
You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement across key performance indicators including retention, attendance, achievement, and progression, while narrowing gaps between student groups.
Your leadership will support curriculum innovation, growth in student numbers and income, and alignment with labour market demands.
You will ensure quality through robust self-assessment and external validation, and manage resources effectively to balance efficiency and impact. Through strong stakeholder engagement and team development, you will foster a culture of excellence and ambition across the Health and Social Care division.
Drive the development of high-performing teams by inspiring staff and managing performance
Drive academic and technical qualification excellence responsive to the current and future skills of the labour market
About TSCG – Making a difference, together
At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated.
We’re deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry, and universities. Together, we’re all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures, and transform lives.
TSCG is not just a place to work – it’s a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference.
Exceptional Benefits Package
At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:
37 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Generous company pension contribution 20.8%
Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
Tailored Professional Development plan
Free onsite Parking
All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
** This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment **
About the Role
The Director of Curriculum for Health Care and Early Years Education will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Health and Social Care division, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, inclusive, and career-focused curriculum that meets the evolving needs of students and stakeholders. This role will champion curriculum innovation and excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment, while fostering a culture of ambition, collaboration, and resilience. Working closely with Programme Leaders and Heads of Studies, the postholder will align resource planning and delivery to support outstanding student outcomes and contribute to the wider vision of unlocking potential and fostering success across the college community
About you
You are an experienced and confident Further Education manager with a passion for shaping impactful curriculum experiences. You bring a proven track record of leading curriculum areas, ideally within Early Years and/or Health and Social Care, and have a strong understanding of the Health & Care sectors. Your ability to build meaningful relationships with employers and stakeholders will be key in developing provision that is both responsive and future-focused. You thrive in dynamic environments, lead with clarity and purpose, and are committed to fostering excellence, inclusion, and innovation across your teams.
Key areas of Accountabilities:
As Director of Curriculum – Health Care and Early Years Education, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of a high-performing curriculum that meets student, employer, and sector needs.
You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement across key performance indicators including retention, attendance, achievement, and progression, while narrowing gaps between student groups.
Your leadership will support curriculum innovation, growth in student numbers and income, and alignment with labour market demands.
You will ensure quality through robust self-assessment and external validation, and manage resources effectively to balance efficiency and impact. Through strong stakeholder engagement and team development, you will foster a culture of excellence and ambition across the Health and Social Care division.
Drive the development of high-performing teams by inspiring staff and managing performance
Drive academic and technical qualification excellence responsive to the current and future skills of the labour market
About TSCG – Making a difference, together
At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated.
We’re deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry, and universities. Together, we’re all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures, and transform lives.
TSCG is not just a place to work – it’s a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference.
Exceptional Benefits Package
At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:
37 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Generous company pension contribution 20.8%
Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
Tailored Professional Development plan
Free onsite Parking
All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
** This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment **