About us
Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post‑16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16‑18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.
Role
We are looking for an ambitious, forward‑thinking Curriculum Manager to lead our Vocational Science provision across campuses. You will manage BTEC Science (Level 1‑3), GCSE Science, and Access to Science, ensuring high quality, consistent delivery and strong learner outcomes. You will develop staff, drive innovation in teaching, and use data to improve achievement, retention and progression. The role requires a collaborative leader with a passion for inclusive, high‑quality science education. This position is offered on a 1‑year fixed‑term basis.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the vocational Science provision across campuses, managing BTEC Science (Levels 1‑3), GCSE Science, and Access to Science.
* Use labour‑market intelligence and stakeholder engagement to shape curriculum design and development.
* Oversee course planning, timetabling, resource allocation and target setting to meet college KPIs.
* Line‑manage and support teaching staff, including recruitment, induction, performance management and professional development.
* Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment through coaching, learning walks, observations and quality assurance activities.
* Promote strong attendance, punctuality, behaviour and safeguarding practices across the department.
* Monitor learner progress, intervene rapidly where needed, and support high levels of achievement and progression.
* Lead on elements of the college’s numeracy strategy, including CPD, cross‑college collaboration and initiatives to raise the profile of numeracy.
* Ensure compliance with awarding body requirements, internal and external verification processes and quality standards.
* Contribute to curriculum self‑assessment, quality‑improvement planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Support enrichment, industry placements, UCAS progression and learner‑voice activities.
Candidate Profile
* A degree in the relevant field of expertise.
* A full teaching qualification.
* A management qualification – desirable.
* GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4 or above or level 2 Functional Skills qualification.
* Experience working successfully as part of a team to effect change in an academic or A‑level learning environment.
* Experience in academic or A‑level teaching that has had a positive impact on learners’ outcomes.
* Experience of planning and delivering an effective, stretching experience for academic or A‑level cohorts of students.
* Experience of effective curriculum planning and developing schemes of learning.
* Experience of leading a team and/or managing staff.
Safeguarding and Employment Checks
All employment offers are subject to employment checks, including Enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List checks, DfE teaching/management Barred List checks, online searches, overseas criminal record checks, 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; staff must complete mandatory training in relation to Keeping Children Safe in Education and other key areas.
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. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of these aims and related policies and programmes.
Benefits
Salary inclusive of London weighting. The advertised salary range reflects the trajectory of progression that can be made, with appointments usually made at the start of the range.
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