Head of Curriculum Development

Head of Curriculum Development

Location - East School (E1), South School (SE1) and Central Office (SE1)

Working Pattern: Full time

Monday – Wednesday: 8.30am – 4.30pm

Thursday: 8.30am – 6.00pm

Friday: 8.30am – 4.00pm

Salary: From £40,000 FTE per annum

Responsible to: Director of Education

We are The Complete Works (TCW) a registered charity and independent alternative provision school that delivers bespoke, nurturing education to young people across London who thrive outside of a mainstream setting. Covering Key Stages 1 through 5, we specialise in a bespoke approach to learning, blending academic studies with creative and vocational subjects. Education is delivered through a flexible combination of Learning Hubs, small group collaboration and one to one lessons taught in local communities or students' homes. With a diverse curriculum that enables students to sit for GCSEs, BTECs and other qualifications, we firmly place creativity, wellbeing support and tailored learning at the core of our mission, helping students rediscover their aspirations in a safe and supportive community.

Following our Outstanding Ofsted judgement in 2025, TCW is entering an ambitious phase of curriculum development, innovation and digital transformation across all schools.

We are seeking a visionary Head of Curriculum Development to lead the design, development and ongoing evolution of our curriculum across all subjects and key stages. This is a central leadership role shaping what and how students learn across the organisation.

You will lead on curriculum architecture, scheme of work development, assessment design, digital learning platforms and the strategic use of AI in education. You will bring your mainstream knowledge and expertise to further shape and develop TCWs curriculum.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and maintaining whole school schemes of work across all subjects
• Ensuring curriculum aligns with national frameworks and TCW principles
• Leading assessment frameworks and progression models
• Overseeing curriculum resources and teaching materials
• Leading digital curriculum platforms and EdTech strategy (including AI)
• Line managing subject consultants and IT systems support
• Ensuring curriculum is accessible, inclusive and SEND-informed
• Developing enrichment and cross-curricular learning experiences
• Contributing to whole school strategy and Ofsted readiness

About you:

You will have significant curriculum design experience, ideally from a mainstream background, strong understanding of pedagogy and evidence-informed practice and experience leading teams or subject specialists.

You will be confident working with digital platforms and have an interest in how AI can enhance curriculum design and delivery.

Experience working with SEND learners and alternative education contexts is highly desirable.

This is a rare opportunity to shape curriculum at scale within an innovative, growing and values driven organisation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates with regular progression
• A culture of promotion from within (our senior leadership team all started in entry level positions)
• Ongoing professional development, tailored to your ambitions and interests
• Regular socials and staff clubs, a supportive and friendly culture
• Competitive Pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme to help you stay fit and healthy
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support from our in house Wellbeing Team
• Access to hundreds of company discounts, including gym membership, cinema tickets and fashion.
• Excellent work life balance - school holidays.
• The chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children

Requirements:

Legal right to work in the UK - we unfortunately cannot offer visa sponsorship

Enhanced DBS Certificate and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).

Two professional reference checks.

Experience working with young people, ideally with SEN or SEMH

Degree educated

Training:

One off induction day – 9.00am – 3.45pm

Five Tuesday afternoon induction training sessions- 4.30 – 6.00pm

Ongoing professional development on Thursday afternoons – 4.30 – 6.00pm

You will be teaching and training simultaneously.

TCW Values:

We believe our students deserve a broad range of role models, reflecting the diversity of our society. Therefore we welcome applications from those of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

The Complete Works school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2020. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and barred list check.

If you would like further information please email jobs@tcw.org.uk

Key Information

Closing Date: 15/06/2026

How To Apply:

Visit our website: https://tcw.org.uk/pages/work-with-us#section-working-for-us

Email - jobs@tcw.org.uk

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person