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.
With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.
The Role
We are seeking an ambitious Curriculum Manager – Health & Social Care to lead and develop our provision for 16–19 learners, including Level 2 and Level 3 Health & Social Care and T Level Health programmes.
Working closely with the Head of Faculty, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring exceptional teaching, learning and assessment, outstanding learner outcomes, and a curriculum that responds to employer needs and regional skills priorities.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a team of teaching staff to deliver high‑quality learning experiences.
- Drive improvements in learner achievement, attendance, retention and progression.
- Develop an innovative curriculum aligned with employer and industry needs.
- Monitor quality through lesson observations, learning walks and performance analysis.
- Support staff development through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
- Teach up to 7–12 hours per week, modelling outstanding classroom practice.
- Ensure effective safeguarding, learner support and inclusive educational provision.
Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience
- A degree in a relevant subject.
- A recognised teaching qualification.
- Successful teaching and curriculum leadership experience within Further Education or post‑16 education.
- A proven track record of improving learner outcomes and teaching quality.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to analyse data and use it to drive continuous improvement.
- A genuine commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and delivering excellence for every learner.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all employment offers are subject to employment checks. 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, online 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.
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