Job Description

Job description
Are you passionate about creating life-changing learning opportunities for young people with additional needs?



At Sheaf Training, we're looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Curriculum Co-ordinator to lead our work-skills and employability programmes -- ensuring learners gain the confidence, experience and skills to thrive in adulthood and employment.



About the Role



You'll play a key part in shaping and delivering a curriculum that prepares learners for the world of work. Working closely with tutors, support staff, employers and partners, you'll design and oversee engaging, high-quality learning experiences that reflect our commitment to inclusion, innovation, and excellence.



Your leadership will drive quality across teaching, learning and assessment; promote strong links with employers; and ensure that every learner's journey supports their aspirations and independence.



Key Responsibilities


Lead and performance manage a team of tutors and support staff delivering work-skills, vocational and employability programmes. Translate our strategic curriculum intent into effective, high-impact delivery. Work with employers and partners to co-design learning that reflects current and future labour-market needs. Oversee course review, quality improvement and internal verification processes. Support staff development, ensuring teaching and assessment remain innovative and inclusive. Use data and performance indicators to drive learner outcomes, progression and positive destinations.

About You



You'll bring:


Experience of leading or coordinating curriculum delivery, ideally within work-based learning, employability or vocational training. A strong understanding of post-16 education and the needs of high-needs learners. A collaborative, solution-focused approach with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why Join Us?



At Sheaf Training, people are at the heart of what we do. You'll join a dedicated, supportive team committed to enabling every learner to achieve their potential. In return, you'll benefit from professional development opportunities, a culture of collaboration, and the satisfaction of seeing real impact in the lives of young people.



We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.



It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.



Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.



Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.



If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.



Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more here New job evaluation process to be introduced at Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Job details

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Job reference
REQ003787
Date posted
20/10/2025
Application closing date
09/11/2025
Location
Sheffield
Salary
Grade 8 42,839 to 46,142
Package
Temporary to 31/12/2026
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full Time
Job category/type
Education