Curriculum Manager – Apprenticeships

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Application Deadline: 1 April 2026

Department: Apprenticeships, Traineeships & Community

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £44,200 - £45,800 / year

Description

⭐ Curriculum Manager – Apprenticeships
Port Academy Building, Liverpool
Full-Time, Permanent
£44,200 – £45,800
50 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits

Join an Outstanding Team

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

Shape the Future of Apprenticeship Provision

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering outstanding apprenticeship experiences? Do you thrive in environments where quality, innovation and impact truly matter? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team as our new Curriculum Manager for Apprenticeships.

This is a high‑impact role at the heart of our apprenticeship delivery. You’ll play a key part in ensuring every apprentice has an exceptional experience, from the moment they enquire, right through to the point they proudly achieve.

If you're driven by excellence, confident in managing people and performance, and excited by the challenge of shaping apprenticeship provision across multiple curriculum areas, this is the perfect next step in your career.

🚫 Please note: We are not accepting agency CVs for this position.

About the Role

• Lead the operational delivery of apprenticeships across multiple curriculum areas
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, ESFA funding rules and awarding body requirements
• Drive quality improvement through audits, learning walks, scrutiny and data analysis
• Oversee learner progress, retention, attendance and employer engagement
• Lead standardisation, CPD and team meetings to ensure consistently high performance
• Prepare the department for audit, inspection and external quality assurance
• Promote high expectations, a positive learning culture and disciplined environments
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employer partnerships
• Provide accurate reporting on performance, risk, compliance and improvement plans

About You

• A minimum Level 3 qualification (vocational or academic)
• Cert Ed or equivalent teaching qualification
• Assessor and IQA qualifications are desirable
• Experience in managing apprenticeship provision, quality assurance and staff performance
• A track record of delivering outstanding teaching & learning
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• A solution‑focused mindset and the ability to manage risk and drive improvement

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Why Join Hugh Baird College?

Generous holiday allowance

Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work‑life balance for our employees.

Medicash

Access to Medicash’s health plans which are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

Pension Scheme

You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

Professional Development

We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.

Industrial Commercial Updates

Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.

Reward and Recognition

Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym

You will have discounted access to our fully‑equipped and modern on‑campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.

Health and Wellbeing

You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Travel

You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest‑free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on‑campus parking.

Retail Discounts

You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well‑known retailers.

Blue Light Card

You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.

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