Curriculum Lead
Location: BS5, Bristol
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (4 days considered for the right candidate)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 + TLR £3,527
About the Role
Monarch Education are proud to be working in partnership with a forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust to recruit a Curriculum Lead for KS3 and KS4 within an alternative academic provision in BS5.
This is a unique and rewarding leadership opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to re-engaging students with education, raising attainment, and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people who require a personalised and nurturing approach to learning.
The provision supports students who may have experienced barriers in mainstream settings. As such, pastoral care and relationship building are at the heart of this role, alongside curriculum leadership and quality of teaching.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-quality, flexible KS3 and KS4 curriculum tailored to individual student needs
- Drive improved outcomes and engagement for students who may be disengaged or at risk of exclusion
- Champion a strong pastoral ethos, ensuring students feel safe, supported, and valued
- Work closely with staff to embed trauma-informed and inclusive practices
- Monitor progress, track attainment, and implement effective intervention strategies
- Support and develop teaching staff, promoting consistently high standards of teaching and learning
- Build positive relationships with students, families, and external agencies
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has QTS (or equivalent)
- Demonstrates strong pastoral leadership skills and a genuine commitment to student wellbeing
- Has experience working with students in alternative provision, SEN, PRU, or similar settings
- Is passionate about inclusive education and personalised learning approaches
- Has the resilience and creativity to re-engage learners and overcome barriers to learning
- Brings strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire colleagues
- Supports and welcomes applicants from Primary and Secondary Backgrounds
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- GCA Approved Supplier
- opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- free Safeguarding training
- refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information:
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
- This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
