Job Description

Job Title:

Head of Curriculum (Residential)

Department:

Experience Department - Stonyhurst Language School

Line Manager:

Commercial Director / Head of Global Education

Date of Employment:

Pre-coursework: January - June 2026 (10 days across the 6 months, to include one day of teacher training delivery with the Language School teaching staff in June 2026) Any additional days of pre-course work required by the business will be paid at a set daily rate.
Delivery: Tuesday 7th July - Friday 7th August 2026 (inclusive)

Welcome to Stonyhurst College

Stonyhurst College is the UK's leading Catholic co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 3-18. Stonyhurst is set in stunning countryside, near the Ribble and Hodder rivers and the beautiful Trough of Bowland. Stonyhurst has a fascinating heritage, being the oldest continuously active Jesuit school in the world.

It was founded in St Omer, Northern France (then the Spanish Netherlands), in 1593, and moved to its present site in Lancashire's beautiful Ribble Valley in 1794. The College prepares young people to change the world for others. Stonyhurst is a family where heritage and innovation are fused to inspire young people to be agents of change in the world.

Every year we welcome students from many different countries and cultures, which provides us all with a unique opportunity to learn about the world. Every year we not only welcome children from European countries such as Italy, Poland, Germany, France, Spain, and the Netherlands but from further afield such as South Korea, Hong Kong and Mexico. The Stonyhurst Experience offers a combination of courses for children aged between 10 and 17 years of age. The young people in our care are given the individual attention, encouragement, resources and space to experience student life at Stonyhurst.

Overview

The Head of Curriculum will have particular responsibility for the development and delivery of the academic curriculum for the Stonyhurst Language School, working closely with the Stonyhurst Deputy Head Academic. The Head of Curriculum will also provide input to the development and of the Stonyhurst Scholars' programme in collaboration with the Stonyhurst Museum Team and Scholars' Group Leader. The Head of Curriculum will be involved in the day-to-day operation of the course as a member of the operational management team, with overall operational responsibility on set days according to a rota. There will be a range of supervisory duties, including overnight boarding and general operations on a rota basis.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Academic Duties

Alongside the Deputy Head Academic, ensure that the Language School curriculum meets and exceeds standards set by Stonyhurst College and Stonyhurst Language School.

To manage and make improvements to all aspects of the Academic programme.

To plan the schemes of work and to prepare lessons as required, based on the Stonyhurst syllabus.

Ensure that the curriculum follows the framework syllabus with focus on language skills and interactive language use. Take responsibility for the performance of the Academic programme.

Assist with the development and planning of the new Stonyhurst Scholars' Programme (an academic enrichment course for young people) alongside the management team and Stonyhurst Museum team.

To review the student video applications in advance of their arrival so class placements can be made.

To plan and deliver an on-boarding session with academic staff in advance of the summer school to introduce the curriculum.

Ensure the courses offered reflect the ethos, mission, and traditions of the College.

Develop and maintain the integrity of the course curriculum through scrutiny, feedback, and discussion e.g., lesson observations and student work.

To carry out learning walks and work checks to ensure standards are being met and to support CPD as necessary.

To be responsible for the quality of provision.

To complete and keep up to date all Stonyhurst administrative paperwork.

To maintain high standards of teaching and behaviour management, mentoring staff and teaching if required.

To lead regular academic staff meetings throughout the duration of the course.

Set up and maintain the Teachers' preparation and meeting space as an effective workspace.

To appraise teaching staff and provide feedback.

To manage the assessment and placements of incoming and outgoing students.

To allocate staff groups and maintain records of work.

To monitor each student's academic progress and take appropriate action (when necessary).

To monitor staff and report concerns to the Summer School Operations Manager / Commercial Director.

To be available to interview new teaching staff as part of the recruitment process.

Management Duties

To complete pre-course work including attending the SSMT meetings and work in collaboration with the Experience Team to arrange the timetable and curriculum.

To take an active role in the recruitment of academic staff for the Stonyhurst Language School.

To attend meetings arranged by the Commercial Director and/or wider Stonyhurst Management and Leadership Team.
To help lead and organise the Staff Inset days and Student Induction.

To be available to deal sensitively with issues concerning staff, students, and parents.

To observe staff as part of the Appraisal system.

To maintain academic staff records.

Assist with the student arrival and departure schedules, welcoming students, and parents to the school.

Be available to communicate with parents via email or telephone when required regarding students' academic progress.

Assist the Management Team should any unexpected events arise.

To liaise with Experience Team in the delivery of the programme.

To be available to assist during some afternoon and / or evening activities.

. There will be a free day each week incorporated into the timetable for all staff. You will be on duty 6 days per week. The night before your day off and the night of your day off you will be off duty.

Welfare Duties

All staff must have an overriding responsibility for the students' welfare and safety at all times during the course including the times outside the normal duty rota.

To be diligent in carrying out supervisory duties as required, including overnight duties on a rota basis.

To ensure that the methods of communication are effective and to effect change if necessary.

To have read and understood the Stonyhurst policies concerning pastoral care and the protection of children set out in the Staff Handbook and ensure all staff adhere to these policies.

To be conversant with the school policies regarding the welfare and protection of the students.

To oversee the implementation of the school Health and Safety policies.

To have read and passed Level 1 & 2 of the Lancashire Safeguarding Children Board E Learning Course before the Summer School commences (proof of certificate will be required).

To maintain student safety as a top priority and follow the Stonyhurst guidelines on Health and Safety contained in the Staff Handbook.

To be aware of the duties of both Teaching and Activity Staff and understand how the Academic programme sits alongside the Activities and Excursions programme.

To maintain a visible presence around the school.

To wear ID and Summer School clothing when on duty.

To seek to motivate and encourage staff and students during the course.

To be in charge of one of the boarding houses and supervise the staff on duty.

To monitor and manage your team's wellbeing throughout the duration of the course.

Person Specification

Essential:

To be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. To be in sympathy with the Stonyhurst ethos and tradition and be able to support the ideals set out in the Mission Statement. To have proven experience of working in a similar environment and/or role within an educational setting. Should be academically qualified as appropriate. At least three years' full time relevant teaching experience, with EAL. To have managerial experience. To enjoy working with young people. To have excellent organisational skills. To have good time management skills and be able to prioritise tasks. To have good communication skills, written and verbal. To be able to build positive professional relationships with colleagues. To have the ability to be a team player but also be able to use own initiative when necessary. To be discreet, tactful, approachable, and diplomatic. To be flexible, reliable, committed, and adaptable to the operational needs of the Stonyhurst Language School.

General Information:

All offers of employment by Stonyhurst Language School are dependent on the receipt of two satisfactory references and a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to the start of contract.
All members of staff will receive a Staff Handbook, which will provide individual and general information as well as the Stonyhurst Language School policies.

This role will begin in January 2026.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1 month

Pay: 142.86 per day

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Gym membership On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person