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Remote (will involve occasional travel to schools and team meetings in Harrogate roughly every 8 weeks)
Salary: £18,000 (£45,000 FTE) per annum
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 36 months initially, with possibility of extension dependent on funding
Hours: 15 hours a week across 2/3 days (0.4 FTE) Mondays and Fridays would be preferred days if possible but there is some flexibility
Closing Date: 24 July 2026 / Interview Dates: 3rd and 10th August 2026 / Start Date: January 2027, earlier by negotiation

Curriculum Lead

Added 3rd July, 2026

Vocabulous is an innovative online resource to aid targeted and explicit vocabulary teaching in Key Stage 2 and 3 English lessons. We are a small, fast-growing education technology company looking for an ambitious and creative Curriculum Lead to shape the future of vocabulary teaching in schools.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing education technology company focused on improving literacy, language and academic success through high-quality vocabulary instruction. You will lead the development of a new KS2 and KS3 curriculum programme, creating engaging lessons and resources that help teachers deliver impactful vocabulary teaching across the curriculum.

As the programme grows, you will also play a key role in building relationships with schools, delivering CPD, supporting implementation and helping expand our network of partner schools. We are a small organisation with a social purpose, so we are looking for someone who is excited about the job description, but who is also interested in learning more about all aspects of running an education start-up and keen to support Vocabulous’ strategy and growth beyond their job role.

The Role

You will lead the design and development of a brand-new vocabulary curriculum for KS2 and KS3, ensuring it is evidence-informed, practical for teachers and engaging for pupils.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and sequencing a high-quality KS2 and KS3 vocabulary curriculum
  • Writing lesson content, teacher guidance and pupil-facing materials
  • Creating classroom resources, assessments and implementation tools
  • Ensuring curriculum content aligns with national curriculum expectations and current literacy research
  • Working closely with product and design teams to develop engaging digital learning experiences
  • Piloting and refining materials based on teacher feedback
  • Delivering training sessions, workshops and CPD for teachers and school leaders
  • Presenting the programme to prospective schools and educational partners
  • Supporting schools with implementation and long-term success
  • Helping grow and strengthen the company’s network of partner schools

About You
We are looking for someone who has strong curriculum expertise and enjoys creating
resources, as well as displaying excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

You may currently be:

  • A literacy lead, English lead or senior teacher
  • A curriculum specialist or consultant
  • An experienced classroom teacher with a passion for vocabulary and literacy
  • Someone working in educational publishing or curriculum design

You will ideally have:

  • Strong knowledge of KS2 and/or KS3 English and literacy
  • Experience designing curriculum content or teaching resources
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • A strong understanding of effective vocabulary instruction and literacy development
  • Confidence delivering CPD or presenting to educators
  • The ability to communicate educational ideas clearly and persuasively
  • A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset
  • A passion for improving outcomes for young people through language and literacy

Desirable:

  • Experience working with schools across multiple settings
  • Understanding of educational technology and digital learning platforms
  • Experience scaling educational programmes or leading implementation projects

What we offer:

  • The opportunity to shape a high-impact national literacy programme
  • A creative and mission-driven team
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Significant opportunities for growth and leadership
  • The chance to work directly with schools and influence classroom practice at scale
  • 5% pension contribution, 27 days holiday pro-rated (rising by 1 day per year of employment) plus bank holidays

To Apply:

Please submit your CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) and a covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) to
info@vocabulous.co.uk which should detail:

  • Your experience related to the job description.
  • Why you’re excited to work for Vocabulous.

All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. We welcome applications from teachers, school leaders and curriculum specialists who are excited about transforming vocabulary education for pupils and teachers alike.