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Job Role: Curriculum Designer Location: Worcester (Hybrid 3 days office-based) Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, MondayFriday) Contract: Permanent (6-month probation period) Role Overview: We are seeking a forward-thinking, innovative Curriculum Designer to help shape the future of adult training and workforce development. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design and enhance apprenticeship, HTQ and commercial learning programmes that make a real impact. Working collaboratively with Curriculum, Service Delivery, Assessment, Marketing and Account Management teams, you will plan, develop and refine high-quality, engaging curriculum content that meets industry needs and supports learners nationwide. You will utilise immersive learning technologies, digital tools, and interactive content design to create programmes that are practical, future-focused and aligned to employer and regulatory expectations, including ESFA and Ofsted requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about transforming learning through innovation, creativity and high-quality content. Key Responsibilities: Curriculum Design & Development Develop curriculum content for programmes across Levels 25, including work-based apprenticeships, HTQs and commercial courses. Write engaging, interactive eLearning and face-to-face materials that support learners to achieve End-Point Assessment on time. Create high-quality workshops (remote and face-to-face) and continuously improve existing curriculum materials. Research new topics and emerging industry trends to ensure content remains cutting-edge and relevant. Produce programme guides, templates, resources and documentation that support learners, employers and delivery teams. Quality, Compliance & Standards Ensure all programme content meets ESFA, Ofsted and awarding body requirements. Work with internal teams and EPA organisations to maintain compliance and alignment. Integrate Personal Development, Behaviour & Attitudes (PDBA) and Off-The-Job Hours (OTJH) requirements throughout programme materials. Maintain accuracy, consistency and high standards across all curriculum outputs. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with subject matter experts, internal teams and external stakeholders. Contribute to cross-team projects and support the development of new and existing programmes. Build strong relationships with Service Delivery, Marketing, Assessment and Account Management teams to ensure full alignment. Support the wider curriculum function by meeting deadlines, following internal processes and contributing to team culture. Essential: Experience designing training or educational content for Levels 25. Strong understanding of applying digital tools, data and technology within real-world learning contexts. Project management capability, with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of AI, machine learning and emerging digital technologies in learning. Experience delivering training or facilitating learning sessions. Knowledge and experience of the FE and Skills sector and regulatory frameworks. Desirable: Teaching or coaching qualification. Internal Verifier qualification. Experience designing curriculum for apprenticeships, HTQs or commercial short courses. Background or strong knowledge of the construction industry. Experience in developing mixed-media learning programmes. Experience designing construction-related Apprenticeship or HTQ content. Familiarity with VR/AR learning platforms and immersive learning technologies. Experience using tools such as: Microsoft 365 ChatGPT Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Editor) Articulate Synthesia YouTube/Google interface LMS Systems (e.g., BUD, Smart Assessor) TPBN1_UKTJ

Foster Carer We are an independent fostering agency with a registered office based at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. From this central location, we are able to co-ordinate local services for our foster carers across the region. We are actively seeking foster carers to join our team from across the West and East Midlands. Working together with foster carers, we are passionate about enhancing the lives of children and young people, ensuring they are supported to enjoy their childhoods and believe that every child should have a safe and nurturing place to grow and achieve. As a foster carer, you will look after children in your own home on either a short- or long-term basis, fulfilling care plans for children in conjunction with a wider team of professionals, transporting children to nursery or school and building relationships with teachers and key staff, supporting them to spend time with their birth family members and promoting their activities and interests. Our foster carers come from different backgrounds and have different experiences knowledge and interests. Some experience of working with children and young people is required, whether on a personal or professional basis. Relevant professions include, teaching, nursing, support worker, and carer. We are committed to finding individuals and families who reflect the diverse communities in which we live. Your sexual orientation, marital status, age, religion, culture, and ethnicity are not determining factors and will be explored further as part of the fostering assessment process. We understand that becoming a fostering family is a life changing decision, and from experience we believe that the first step in this is choosing the right people to work with. Getting this right will mean that you and your family are supported through your journey. So If you want to make a difference to the lives of children, and you are looking to join a family friendly, embracing and professional agency, apply today. Essential Criteria: Have a spare bedroom You must be over 21 years old An ability to drive or access to good public transport links A commitment to training and professional development Some of the benefits of joining our team. Competitive fostering allowances Your own experienced social worker who will support you with regular telephone calls, support visits and monthly supervision meetings. We are a small and experienced team of social workers, and you will get to know us all well. We offer support 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Comprehensive training package with a mixture of face to face and online teaching & learning. Regular social events with other foster carers and their families as well as children in placement. National Trust or English Heritage membership. TPBN1_UKTJ