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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 Anna.Gravelle@gloucestershire.gov.uk or Eve.McCarthy@gloucestershire.gov.uk 

To apply, please submit your application before the closing date. 

Interview date: 15th September 2026

Company: Gloucestershire County Council

Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum

Location: Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Job Role: Manager