Curriculum Organiser
Salary: £30,231-£32,849 a year
Location: Various centres & Outreach / Hybrid
Hours: 37 hours a week
Closing Date: 01 November 2026
DBS Requirement: Yes, Enahnaced
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced adult educator ready to take the next step?
We’re looking for a confident and inspiring Curriculum Organiser to help drive high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across our Adult Learning provision.
You’ll be an experienced tutor with a strong understanding of effective teaching, assessment, IQA processes and awarding-body requirements. You’ll have experience of mentoring colleagues, sharing effective resources and approaches, and helping others develop their practice.
You’ll be highly organised, a confident communicator, and able to analyse performance and quality data, identify trends, and produce concise reports to support quality improvement. You’ll model effective practice, provide constructive feedback, and challenge poor practice professionally.
You’ll build strong relationships with tutors and learners, bringing the judgement, flexibility and professionalism needed to support a diverse range of adult learners.
If you’re collaborative, credible and passionate about helping tutors and learners succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
In the role of Curriculum Coordinator, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
As a Curriculum Organiser, you’ll support tutors to deliver high quality learning and ensure teaching sessions run smoothly and consistently.
You’ll help shape the curriculum by supporting the quality of lesson delivery, reviewing learner progress and supporting improvements where needed.
You’ll guide tutors in using learning resources, digital tools and assessment approaches so learners get a great experience.
You’ll play a key role in keeping learner information accurate and up to date, helping the service make strong, evidence based decisions.
You’ll work closely with Curriculum Managers to keep programmes on track and make sure learners achieve positive outcomes.
About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have...
Strong communication skills — able to explain ideas clearly and support tutors with confidence.
Experience supporting teaching or learning — gained predominantly through teaching; experience of coaching, mentoring or curriculum support would be an advantage.
Ability to review and improve practice — able to analyse performance data, prioritise improvement actions, provide constructive feedback, and support others to develop their practice.
Good organisational skills — able to analyse performance data, identify and prioritise improvement actions, manage schedules, monitor progress, and maintain accurate records.
Confidence using digital learning tools — able to support tutors with online platforms and resources.
Attention to detail — especially when reviewing learner information or checking the quality of learning.
Ability to work collaboratively — comfortable working with tutors, managers and quality teams.
Commitment to positive learner outcomes — motivated by helping learners progress and succeed.
Who We Are
At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.
Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.
Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.
Why join Derby City Council?
At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.
Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:
Financial Benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle
Work-Life Balance
• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
Learning and Development
• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training
Community and Inclusion
• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity
At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.
Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this vacancy via an application form, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website.
The closing date for this vacancy is specified at the top of the advert. Applications received after midnight on the closing date will not be accepted.
Interview dates: 10th & 11th November 2026
Interview location: Derby Adult Learning Centres
Applying using your CV
We recognise that people apply for roles in different ways and want our recruitment process to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you would prefer to apply using a CV rather than completing an application form, please complete the attached Declaration Form and send it, together with your CV, to Katerina.rumbell@derby.gov.uk
When applying by CV, please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. We strongly recommend that you also include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, as this will help us assess your suitability for the post.
Applications submitted by CV must include a completed Declaration Form to be accepted. The Declaration Form can be found at the bottom of this advert.
We also encourage you to complete the attached Equalities Form and return it to recruitment.team@derby.gov.uk. This is entirely optional and will not affect the outcome of your application.
Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.
Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on completing the application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.
Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.
Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.
The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk
Please see here for Job Description
Please see here for Person Specification
Please see Declaration Form for CV Applications here
Salary range
- £30,231 - £32,849 per year