Job Description

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm with flexible/hybrid working opportunities.

About the Company:

Pure Innovations Ltd is a forward-thinking charity with a 30-year legacy of empowering people with disabilities and barriers to education and employment. We've been transforming lives across Greater Manchester by providing life-changing opportunities to young people through tailored education and employability programmes. From school partnerships to Supported Internships, our work is driven by the belief that every individual deserves a chance to thrive--not just in education, but in life.

In 2022, we opened Pure College, a specialist employability college for students aged 16-24 with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP). This dynamic, inclusive setting has rapidly grown, and this year we're proud to offer 36 student places. Our aim is to give students the knowledge and skills to succeed in life: through work experience, industry placements, travel training, and a focus on building confidence, wellbeing, and independence.

Be part of an Ofsted-rated 'Good' college committed to innovation, with a clear focus on supporting students to achieve successful outcomes. 70% of our students progress into paid employment as a direct result of their experience at Pure College.

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences.

About the Role:

We are looking for a values-driven Head of Curriculum and Quality to join Pure College. This key leadership role acts as a deputy to the Head of College, with strategic and operational responsibility for delivering high-quality, student-focused provision that meets the needs of students, employers and the wider community.

You will play a vital leadership role in shaping and sustaining the quality of education at Pure College. Working closely with the Head of College and the wider management team, you will ensure our provision is inclusive and ambitious, supporting students to achieve their goals and progress into further education, employment or training.

As Head of Curriculum and Quality you will lead on:

High-quality curriculum delivery and robust internal quality assurance

(IQA), with a commitment to undertake or maintain the relevant IQA qualification.

Continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment

, particularly strengthening the consistency and quality of formative and summative feedback.

Observation cycles, learning walks, curriculum design and professional development

, with a clear focus on evaluating and improving impact. Acting as

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

to help uphold a culture of safety, inclusion and high expectations.
Although the post does not carry a standard teaching timetable, the postholder must hold an appropriate teaching qualification (QTS is not essential) with at least three years' successful teaching experience, and may occasionally be required to teach, model best practice or support curriculum areas directly

Duties and Responsibilities:

Curriculum Leadership

Lead the development, review, and delivery of high-quality, sequential curriculum pathways aligned with students' aspirations and EHCP outcomes Design, review and quality-check schemes of work and curriculum units Embed high expectations for inclusive, adaptive teaching and functional skills across all programmes Ensure compliance with awarding bodies (e.g., Open Awards, Functional Skills) Lead evaluations and impact analysis of CPD related to curriculum and teaching

Quality Assurance and Feedback

Implement and embed internal quality assurance systems including teaching observations, learning walks, and student progress reviews Monitor and improve the consistency and impact of formative and summative feedback Lead the assessment strategy, ensuring it is purposeful, proportionate, and responsive to individual student needs Ensure all accredited learning is robustly tracked and aligned with awarding body requirements Lead and attend standardisation meetings, maintain AIV status, and support continuous improvement through data-driven analysis Work with staff to identify areas for development and deliver targeted, high-quality CPD

Staff leadership and line management

You will deputise for the Head of College in their absence by overseeing daily operations, staff management, and coordinating student support. Support tutors in their management of Learning Coaches Contribute to recruitment, induction, performance management, and staff development Promote a positive, collaborative working culture and support staff to deliver high-quality, personalised education

Strategic and external engagement

Work with the Head of College and Director of Learning and Development to lead on strategic developments, policy changes and innovation in SEND and employability Build strong professional relationships with commissioners, partners, and external agencies Stay informed of local and national developments in SEND, transition, and education policy

Additional responsibilities

Provide in-house training, chair meetings and provide cross-college management support where required Attend relevant meetings, contribute to internal reviews, and uphold Pure Innovations policies and safeguarding duties
The company reserves the right to reasonably amend duties in line with business needs

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Appropriate teaching qualification (QTS not essential) and a minimum of three years' successful teaching experience.

Demonstrable experience of curriculum leadership, including the design and implementation of schemes of work and assessment strategies.

Experience of leading or overseeing internal quality assurance processes (IQA) or willingness to undertake the relevant qualification.

Experienced in staff management and leadership

Understanding of SEND, Preparation for Adulthood and personalised learning approaches.

Proven track record of improving the quality of teaching, learning and feedback across teams.

Ability to coach, mentor and lead others effectively to raise standards.

Excellent knowledge of awarding body frameworks and assessment standards.

Clear and consistent commitment to safeguarding, equality and student well-being.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Experience designing or leading Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) pathways, with a focus on employability outcomes

Direct experience in job coaching, supported internships, or community-based learning for young people with SEND

Familiarity with Open Awards accreditation, including unit selection, registration, internal verification, and centre moderation processes

Experience teaching or overseeing delivery of Functional Skills in English and maths, especially in Entry Level 3 to Level 2

Experience embedding vocational profiling and student-led goals into curriculum planning

Other Information

This role is based within our college.

Pure Innovations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) an online search will form part of this recruitment process.

Pure Innovations is an equal opportunity employer and a proud supporter of the Disability Confident scheme and the Armed Forces Covenant. If you have a disability or are a member of the armed forces community, please let us know, and you will be automatically invited to interview, provided you meet the essential criteria.

Additionally, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or support with the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Application question(s):

Do you have a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)? Do you have experience in curriculum leadership and internal quality assurance?
Experience:

Leadership: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person