The Role:
As Senior Curriculum Manager - Health Sciences, Early years and Social Care, you will lead curriculum development and ensure high standards of teaching and learning across a range of programmes. This role combines strategic oversight with hands on teaching, staff mentoring and quality assurance. you will play a key part in shaping the departments future, supporting innovation and contributing to a culture of excellence and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead curriculum development and ensure high-quality teaching and learning across Health Sciences, Early Years and Social Care programmes.
- Oversee student progress, assessment and course organisation
- Manage and support teaching staff through mentoring, performance reviews, and professional development
- Contribute to strategic planning, budget management and resource allocation
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality and quality assurance standards
- Liaise with external partners, employers, and educational institutions to enhance programme relevance and opportunities
- Support student recruitment, admissions and retention strategies
- Deputise for the Group Curriculum Director and participate in cross-college initiatives
Who you are:
You are an experiences and forward-thinking educator with a strong background in Health Sciences, Early Years or Social Care. You hold a relevant degree and a teaching qualification, and you bring a passion for curriculum innovation and student success. With excellent leadership and communication skills, you are confident in managing teams, driving quality improvements and fostering an inclusive learning. Your ability to balance strategic oversight with hands on teaching and mentoring makes you a key contributor to the college's mission of excellence and opportunity for all.
What We Offer:
Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme
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.
Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
About New City College:
New City College is a sector leading college group with campuses spanning east London and south-west Essex as well as two language schools. When you join NCC, you'll join a forward-thinking, dynamic team, sharing best practice to deliver first class education and skills for the benefit of our students and wider communities.
Our college environment is second to none. We boast industry standard facilities and equipment, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers. Furthermore we make sure we're a step ahead when it comes to the skills and technology needed for the jobs of tomorrow, so that employers across the region - and nationally - know where to come to update their staff teams' skills and qualifications.
New City College's 7-college merger and our combined skills and expertise places us at the forefront of further education in the UK, spanning sixth form education, adult skills, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130m, 20,000 students and 2,000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential FE organisations in the country.
At New City College we're proud of our inclusive and diverse staff and student community. We are united in our zero tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for their exciting future.