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Salary: up to £55,268

Hours per week: 37

Weeks per annum: 52

Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours / Friday 7 hours

Location: Abingdon

Contract type: Permanent

Lead a team. Shape a curriculum. Build futures.

Some leadership roles are about maintaining what already exists. Others offer the opportunity to build, develop and make a lasting difference.

At Abingdon & Witney College, we are looking for an ambitious and inspirational Curriculum Manager to lead our growing Motor Vehicle provision. This is an exciting opportunity to join a department with strong foundations, a committed team and genuine momentum, helping to shape the next chapter of technical education in one of the region's leading colleges.

Drive innovation and build on momentum

Over the past three years, the College has made a significant investment in Motor Vehicle. Enhanced facilities, increased curriculum breadth and continued growth in student recruitment have transformed the department into a thriving area of provision with real ambition for the future.

This role offers the opportunity to build on that success, leading a curriculum that prepares learners for careers in a rapidly evolving industry shaped by emerging vehicle technologies, sustainability and innovation.

Leadership that makes a difference

As Curriculum Manager, you will lead and develop a team of talented colleagues, championing high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the department. You'll create a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to succeed.

Working closely with employers and industry partners, you'll ensure our curriculum remains relevant, ambitious and responsive to workforce needs. You'll help create meaningful opportunities through work experience, employer engagement, specialist projects and industry-led activities that bring learning to life.

The opportunity to shape what comes next

Whether you are already an experienced Curriculum Manager or an aspiring leader looking to take the next step, this role offers the chance to:

Lead a growing and successful Motor Vehicle curriculum.
Develop and inspire a talented team of staff.
Shape curriculum innovation and future development.
Strengthen employer partnerships and industry engagement.
Make a lasting impact on students, apprentices and local skills development.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a leader who brings:

Vocational expertise within the Motor Vehicle sector.
A passion for technical education and learner success.
The ability to inspire, develop and motivate others.
Strong industry awareness and employer engagement skills.
Ambition, creativity and a commitment to continuous improvement.

If you're ready to drive innovation, develop talent and help shape the future of automotive education, we'd love to hear from you.

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the ‘News’ and ‘Images’ tab.  We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College’s reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse. 