University College Birmingham
Curriculum Lead (Sixth Form)

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Company Description
University College Birmingham is a modern university in the center of Birmingham, one of the UK’s largest and most vibrant cities, with £300 million invested in its campuses. The university offers industry-focused courses in areas such as health, business, engineering, hospitality, tourism, aviation, design, and digital innovation, supported by cutting-edge facilities and strong employer partnerships. Alongside our HE provision sits our thriving College and Sixth Form provision. This is your opportunity to join UCB in our Sixth Form Team.
Role Description
Curriculum Lead (Sixth Form)
We’re looking for someone who…
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Has proven leadership within a Sixth Form or college environment and is passionate about delivering an outstanding educational experience for young people.
- Knows what excellent teaching and learning looks like and can inspire and support colleagues to continually improve, with a clear focus on student outcomes.
- Has experience of A-level curriculum development, innovation and quality improvement, and enjoys finding new and better ways to help students succeed.
- Can create a culture of high expectations, aspiration, inclusion and continuous improvement, supporting both students and staff to thrive.
- Has a deep understanding of post-18 pathways and knows how to support students to progress successfully into higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
- Is able to work collaboratively across the Sixth Form and wider College, building strong relationships and bringing people together around a shared vision.
- Is genuinely ambitious for young people — not just for their academic success, but for their confidence, character, purpose and future lives.
- Wants to be part of shaping a growing Sixth Form within a university, helping us think differently about what Sixth Form education can be.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London