Curriculum and Progression Manager
Job Location: Quayside House
Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.00
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 31/08/2026
Job Requisition Number: 14661
This post is open to job share
Gloucestershire Children's Academy are looking for a Curriculum and Progression Team Manager to join their team on a Fixed Term basis.
Reward and Support
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
Between £52,413 - £54,495 per annum subject to experience
flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
option to purchase additional annual leave
family friendly policies and benefits to support you and your family
supportive and positive working environment with regular supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
in-house Occupational Health service
employee discount scheme
cycle to Work scheme
access to employee networks
career development and qualification opportunities
Right Child, Right Support, Right Time, Every Time
In our recent inspection in June 2025, Children's Services were judged as Good with Outstanding elements. We continue to build on this success by investing in our workforce and developing excellent social work practice across Gloucestershire.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and inspirational social work leader to join our Academy as Curriculum & Progression Team Manager.
The Academy plays a key role in supporting the development of outstanding social workers and leaders who create positive change for children, young people and families. The successful candidate will lead on progression activity across Children's Social Care, helping to shape learning, development and career pathways whilst ensuring high-quality practice across services.
Working alongside the Academy Principal Social Worker, you will provide leadership for learning and development, quality assurance and workforce progression, supporting staff to achieve their full potential and deliver the best possible outcomes for children and families.
You will
Lead progression and career development activity across Children's Social Care
Supervise and support Academy colleagues
Develop and deliver high-quality learning and development programmes
Lead quality assurance activity, including audits, observations and reflective supervision
Support professional accreditation and workforce development pathways
Promote evidence-informed and innovative social work practice
Build strong relationships with internal and external partners
Contribute to service improvement and workforce development strategies
You will have
Social Work England registration
Significant experience working within statutory children's social care
Operational management experience within children's services
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
Experience of quality assurance and performance improvement
Experience of coaching, mentoring, training or workforce development
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Commitment to developing and inspiring others
What it will involve
Leading the development and delivery of the Academy curriculum
Supporting practice improvement across Children's Services
Ensuring professional standards and accreditation requirements are met
Managing quality assurance activities and reporting findings
Supporting staff progression and career pathways
Working collaboratively with operational services and stakeholders
Managing resources and contributing to service planning and development
Additional Information
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The post holder must hold a driving licence, have access to a vehicle and be willing to travel countywide as required. The role will involve close working with frontline services and supporting practice development across Children's Services.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact or
To apply, please submit your application before the closing date.
Interview date: 15th September 2026
Additional Information
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Curriculum and Progression Team Manager
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
