Curriculum Officer – Skills & Development – Ref 10780

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Closing Date: 13/11/2026

Post Number: REQ010780

Category

Teaching - Special & Other

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

£41,177 - £45,529 per annum, pro rata

Location

Devon

Role Summary & Benefits

Part Time 29.6 hours per week

Bring fresh ideas to learning across Devon

Curriculum Officer – Learn Devon

Are you a natural connector who can turn insight, relationships and great ideas into learning that changes lives?

Learn Devon is looking for an energetic and professionally credible Curriculum Officer to lead and develop a high-quality curriculum area for adults and communities across the county. You will bring tutors, learners, employers and partners together, using local intelligence, subject expertise and fresh thinking to create learning that is inclusive, relevant and responsive.

This is a hands-on management role for someone who enjoys making things happen. You will lead, support and develop tutors and learning support staff, build strong community and employer relationships, and keep a clear focus on quality, performance and positive outcomes for learners.

What you’ll be doing

• Plan and manage an innovative curriculum that responds to the needs of Devon’s residents, communities and employers.
• Lead, motivate and develop tutors and support staff working both online and in communities across a dispersed county.
• Work closely with a number of Awarding Bodies evidencing high quality provision from Entry level to Level 4 courses.
• Use performance information, learner feedback and local intelligence to improve participation, retention, achievement and progression.
• Champion excellent teaching, learning and assessment, including robust RARPA, assessment and internal quality assurance practice.
• Build productive partnerships across Devon County Council and with employers, community organisations, colleges, training providers and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure provision meets funding, awarding organisation and regulatory requirements, with safeguarding, Prevent, equality, diversity and inclusion embedded throughout.
• Manage priorities, resources and delivery so that learning remains high quality, financially responsible and focused on impact.

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Build trust quickly and bring people together around a shared purpose.
• Can lead and support teaching professionals with clarity, credibility and enthusiasm.
• See possibilities where others see challenges and can turn ideas into practical action.
• Understand adult and community learning, curriculum development and quality improvement.
• Use evidence and data confidently to make decisions and improve performance.
• Care deeply about inclusive learning and removing barriers for adults across Devon.
• Can balance creativity and innovation with the professional standards, compliance and accountability expected of a management role.

Why join Learn Devon?

You will have the opportunity to shape learning that reflects Devon’s diverse communities and economic priorities, while helping talented colleagues deliver experiences that build confidence, skills and progression. It is a varied role with real scope to influence how we reach learners, respond to local need and demonstrate the difference adult learning makes.

Our offer to you

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.

In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.

Be part of Devon’s next chapter

If you are ready to lead people, champion quality and create learning opportunities that make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.

Join Learn Devon and help turn local need, professional expertise and fresh ideas into learning that works for Devon.

If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to contact the Teaching & Learning Manager, Kerry Shakesheave ([email removed]) to arrange an informal discussion.

How to apply  

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

Please click Apply Now to see further information.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes – Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this