This role sits within the Curriculum Programmes team. We work with groups of schools and national bodies in a range of countries aiming to improve education systems as part of education reform projects. We are also responsible for developing our curriculum across the 3-19 Cambridge Pathway. This wide-ranging work includes developing curriculum frameworks, exploring new propositions, curriculum mapping and research. Additionally, this role involves: Overseeing and coordinating development projects. Curriculum Development Manager Salary: £35,000 - £45,500 per annum Location: Cambridge, UK, Hybrid Contract: Permanent, Full Time 35 hours per week Join our Curriculum Programmes team as Curriculum Development Manager, where you will work on innovative education reform projects across multiple countries, helping to shape impactful curricula and support materials for learners aged 3-19. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in education on a global scale. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge About the role Overseeing and coordinating development projects. Selecting and briefing consultants to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables. Managing stakeholder relationships and multiple development projects, maintaining high standards and meeting tight deadlines About you You will have experience of working in the education sector and bring excellent knowledge and understanding to the developments you will manage in this role. Experience within the 3‒19 age range and expertise in teaching English as a second language is highly desirable. You will have experience of identifying and managing teams of consultants and demonstrate the confidence and ability to run your own projects and co-ordinate the work of other team members across a range of subjects. Ideally, you'll also bring experience in curriculum or support material development, have worked in an international context, and can conduct business in additional languages beyond English (French and Arabic highly desirable). If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. The closing date for application is Sunday 24 November 2024 and interviews are scheduled to take place in the week beginning Monday 02 December 2024. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
