The Role: Are you an experienced and ambitious education leader with a passion for A Level Social Sciences? We are seeking a Senior Curriculum Manager (SCM) to drive excellence, innovation, and student success across our Social Sciences provision. As a Senior Curriculum Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering outstanding A Level Social Sciences education. You will oversee curriculum quality, lead high-performing teams, and ensure exceptional outcomes for learners.
Key Responsibilities
The core purpose of a Senior Curriculum Manager is to drive up standards and ensure an excellent student experience. As well as teaching to a high standard you will be expected to line‑manage a large team of teachers, undertake observations of teaching and learning, support the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum and work effectively within the directorate leadership team to support day to day operations, curriculum development, quality improvement and the strategic aims of the both the directorate and the wider college.
Qualifications
- A degree (or relevant professional qualification) in a related subject
- A recognised teaching qualification
- Desirable: teaching experience within A Level Social Sciences
- Proven leadership or management experience in Further Education or similar
- A track record of improving teaching, learning, and student outcomes
Benefits
- Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff (TPS or LGPS)
- Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
- On‑Site Facilities: Free access to on‑site gym facilities at some campuses and on‑site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
- Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry‑standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
- Financial Perks: Interest‑free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
- Discounts: Save money on day‑to‑day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
About New City College
New City College is proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding college, the largest in England to receive this top rating. With campuses across east London, south‑west Essex, and two language schools, we are a sector leader in further education, offering sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND.
EEO Statement
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for our jobs.
Legal & Safety Checks
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a check of the Children’s Barred List if engaged in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. Failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of your DBS certificate may result in the withdrawal of your offer of employment. The College’s DBS policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders is available upon request.
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