Curriculum Manager in Foundation Learning
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £54,218 to £56,579 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | E6 6ER |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Newham College of Further Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ATR745 |
Summary
Do you have a passion for inclusive education and a commitment to empowering learners with SEND?
Newham College is looking for an inspiring Curriculum Manager to lead our Foundation Learning department, delivering outstanding provision for learners aged 16–25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including supported internships.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and deliver a responsive, learner-centred curriculum in partnership with local authorities and stakeholders.
Line manage a dedicated team of teaching staff and job coaches, ensuring effective learner support and staff development.
Deliver between 7–12 hours of teaching or act as a personal tutor to maintain a strong learner connection.
Ensure quality standards are met through rigorous quality assurance, continuous improvement, and performance monitoring.
Establish strong links with parents, carers, schools, and community organisations to ensure smooth learner transitions.
What We’re Looking For:
A degree or substantial experience in a relevant area, ideally with SEND experience.
A full teaching qualification (or working towards one).
Experience in teaching or managing programmes for learners with high needs.
A collaborative leader who can manage complex behaviours and drive quality improvement across the curriculum.
Why Join Us?
At Newham College, we are committed to delivering inclusive and transformational education. If you’re a compassionate leader with the vision and skills to help SEND learners reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
All employment offers are made subject to checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Recruitment Process The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
Closing Date: To Be Confirmed
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Newham College is looking for an inspiring Curriculum Manager to lead our Foundation Learning department, delivering outstanding provision for learners aged 16–25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including supported internships.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and deliver a responsive, learner-centred curriculum in partnership with local authorities and stakeholders.
Line manage a dedicated team of teaching staff and job coaches, ensuring effective learner support and staff development.
Deliver between 7–12 hours of teaching or act as a personal tutor to maintain a strong learner connection.
Ensure quality standards are met through rigorous quality assurance, continuous improvement, and performance monitoring.
Establish strong links with parents, carers, schools, and community organisations to ensure smooth learner transitions.
What We’re Looking For:
A degree or substantial experience in a relevant area, ideally with SEND experience.
A full teaching qualification (or working towards one).
Experience in teaching or managing programmes for learners with high needs.
A collaborative leader who can manage complex behaviours and drive quality improvement across the curriculum.
Why Join Us?
At Newham College, we are committed to delivering inclusive and transformational education. If you’re a compassionate leader with the vision and skills to help SEND learners reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
All employment offers are made subject to checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Recruitment Process The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
Closing Date: To Be Confirmed
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed