Director of Curriculum

Director of Curriculum - Care, Sport, Business and Communities

1.0 FTE / 35 hours

£73,326 - £80,624

Based at Falkirk Campus

Fixed Term until June 2027

External Secondment will be accommodated where possible

Forth Valley College is seeking a Director of Curriculum in Care, Sport, Business and Communities to join the Leadership & Management Team. This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership for a diverse curriculum portfolio and will be responsible for driving high-quality learning, teaching, curriculum innovation and operational performance across the Directorate.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of curriculum delivery within one of Scotland's leading regional colleges, supporting learners, employers and communities through innovative, responsive and industry-aligned provision.

What You'll Be Doing

Curriculum Leadership

Lead the strategic planning, development and performance of the Care, Sport, Business and Communities Directorate, ensuring alignment with College strategic priorities, regional skills demands and national policy agendas.

Curriculum Innovation & Quality Enhancement

Drive innovation in learning, teaching and curriculum design, including flexible, blended and digitally enhanced delivery models, while leading continuous quality enhancement and improvement activity.

Performance & Operational Management

Lead Directorate performance against key targets including recruitment, retention, attainment, progression and credit delivery, using data and KPI information to inform improvement and decision making.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and maintain productive relationships with employers, schools, universities, NHS partners, local authorities and community organisations to support curriculum relevance, progression pathways and regional workforce development.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and manage Curriculum Managers and associated teams, creating a high-performing culture which supports collaboration, innovation, accountability and staff development.

Governance & Resource Management

Oversee Directorate budgets, staffing resources, compliance, quality assurance and risk management to ensure effective, sustainable and efficient curriculum delivery.

What We're Looking For

Experience

Proven leadership and management experience within further education, higher education, training, workforce development or a related sector.

Curriculum & Sector Expertise

Strong understanding of curriculum planning, quality enhancement, learner outcomes and employer engagement within a tertiary education environment.

Leadership & Influence

Ability to engage, motivate and influence stakeholders at all levels, with excellent communication, strategic planning and people leadership skills.

Essential Qualifications

• A degree or professional equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline or significant relevant specialist experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching qualification.
• Management or business qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification.
• Full driving licence.

Why Join Forth Valley College?

• Lead a significant and diverse curriculum portfolio within an ambitious regional college.
• Play a key role in shaping curriculum transformation and innovation.
• Career progression within a forward-thinking and values-led institution.
• Competitive salary and excellent public sector benefits.
• Professional development opportunities to support continued leadership growth.
• A dynamic and collaborative Leadership & Management Team.
• External secondment opportunities will be accommodated where possible.

Next Steps

If you're ready to lead curriculum innovation and shape the future of learning at Forth Valley College, apply today.

Join us and be part of a College committed to excellence in learning, innovation and student success.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We understand that individuals may have different needs and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

If any adjustments are required to be made, please contact . The College will work with each individual to identify and implement appropriate solutions to ensure you have a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate your skills and qualifications.

Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Selection will be scheduled WB: 22nd June