Quality and Curriculum
At Learning Talent, we don’t just recruit - we build the teams that shape lives.
Quality and Curriculum Recruitment
High-performing curriculum and quality teams sit at the heart of any successful FE provider.
Whether you’re preparing for Ofsted, reshaping your curriculum strategy, or driving up apprenticeship achievement rates, you need experienced specialists who understand sector standards inside and out.
At Learning Talent, we specialise in recruiting the curriculum and quality leaders who know how to blend regulatory excellence with a learner-first approach — and deliver real, measurable results.
Roles we fill
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Curriculum & Quality Leadership:
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Directors / Heads of Curriculum
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Directors / Heads of Quality and Standards
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Teaching & Learning Leads
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Functional Skills and Apprenticeship Managers
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Curriculum Managers and Team Leaders
What We Assess
When hiring quality and curriculum leaders, it’s about more than ticking boxes - it’s about transformation.
We look for:
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A deep understanding of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
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Proven track record of curriculum innovation and delivery improvement
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Experience raising achievement rates, retention and learner satisfaction
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The ability to lead staff development and coaching initiatives
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Resilience and credibility under regulatory pressure (ESFA, IfATE, DfE audits)
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A learner-centred mindset aligned with the evolving needs of communities and employers
We don’t just match technical skills — we seek out individuals who can lift teaching standards, inspire teams, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
Why Clients Trust Us
We’ve supported senior leadership appointments across a wide range of providers — including those under intervention, undergoing rapid growth, or preparing for Ofsted.
Our process is discreet, efficient, and backed by safer recruitment training. We represent your organisation with integrity and insight.
“Learning Talent found us a Deputy Principal who brought not only experience, but energy, fresh thinking, and a real commitment to our learners. It’s transformed our SLT.”
— Chair, Specialist ITP
Looking for Your Next Role?
We work with ambitious, values-led senior leaders across the UK.
Ready to Recruit?
If you're an ambitious training provider or college looking to attract the right talent -people who understand the mission and bring the resilience, insight and innovation to deliver learner outcomes - we’d love to talk.
Let’s find the people who’ll make the biggest difference to your learners.
Not Your Average Recruiter.
Lived experience in working further education. We don’t just find candidates – we find Learning Talent.
Lived Experience
We were FE practitioners for over 15 years each. We understand the sector, challenges and roles you are looking for.
Exclusive Opportunities
Most of our vacancies wont be found on job boards. Our clients choose us for our experience in assessing learning talent.
Support and Guidance
We offer advice, guidance and the job support to all applicants for 12 months after placement.