Vocational Curriculum Leader

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (+ SEN £2,787 and TLR 2B £5,872)

Interview Date: Thursday 21^st May 2026

We currently have an opportunity for the right candidate lead a new Team at RAISE Rochdale PRS in the capacity of Vocational Curriculum Leader.

We are seeking an ambitious, resilient, and creative leader to play a key part in the next phase of RAISE’s development. This is a new post and the successful candidate will lead a team of staff who deliver our vocational curriculum which includes BTECs and is focused on the subject areas of PE, ICT, Food and Creative Arts.

The successful applicant will be joining RAISE at a very exciting time in our journey. There will be opportunities for further professional development and working within a very supportive and collaborative staff.

Please see the attached person specification and job description (some aspects to be agreed with the successful candidate) and we hope you consider an application to work with us on our improvement journey.

Applicants are invited to complete the attached application form detailing how they meet the personal specification requirements for the post using no more than 1000 words. This should demonstrate your experience and skills for undertaking the post of Vocational Curriculum Leader at RAISE.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to recruitment@raiserochdale.org by 11:59pm on Tuesday 19^th May.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.