Assistant Curriculum Manager - Community Learning

Salary range: £45,022 - £47,672 per annum inclusive of London weighting Contract: Fixed term (24 months) Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Brent Start Hillside Centre and other locations from time to time Bring your skills to a borough that is ambitious, diverse and forward-looking Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference. About the role As an Assistant Curriculum Manager, you will be dedicated to delivering learning success through close collaboration with the teaching team. Your focus will be on the success of the learners to support improvement within the department. You will support the Curriculum Manager in the delivery, design and development of our Community Learning curriculum maintaining an oversight of the student journey to ensure they have an excellent learning experience. About you We are looking for someone who has:

• A generic adult teaching/training qualification at level 5 e.g. DTTLS or equivalent
• A recognised subject specific qualification in one of the subjects currently offered as part of Community Learning at Brent Start, preferably in Hair and Beauty
• Level 2 Maths and English, minimum GSCE grade C or equivalent
• Detailed knowledge and experience of current teaching and learning strategies
• Relevant successful teaching experience and ability to contribute to a delivery of a wide range of courses offered as part of Community Learning at Brent Start, preferably in Hair and Beauty
• Experience of developing and implementing policies to support learners and curriculum
• A track record of working with awarding organisations
• Experience of leading a team
• Good IT skills, including use of databases, spreadsheets and virtual learning environments Why join us? We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:
• 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Local Teacher Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers' leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
• Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
• Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment To learn more about our staff benefits, visit Our offer to you. Closing date: 18 October 2026 (23:59) How to apply Please note that employees must have successfully completed their probationary period before applying for this vacancy. Interested in applying? Click "Apply Now" to begin your application. You will need to submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the job description. This is a key part of the selection process, and applications without a supporting statement may not be considered. You may also upload a CV to support your application, but it cannot replace the supporting statement. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome all applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@brent.gov.uk. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.