12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    9 September 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    28 August 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Leadership and management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Health and social care

Working pattern

Full time: 35 hours, 52 weeks

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Between £58,400 - £67,500

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Curriculum Manager to lead our Health Sciences, Early Years and Social Care provision. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to drive curriculum innovation, maintain high standards of teaching and learning, and support the continued growth and success of our programme area.

Reporting to the Group Curriculum Director, you will play a key role in curriculum development, staff management, and operational delivery, ensuring an outstanding student experience and strong outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage curriculum delivery across Health Sciences, Early Years and Social Care, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning
  • Oversee student progress, achievement, and overall course performance
  • Manage and develop staff through performance reviews, coaching, and support
  • Coordinate day-to-day operations of the programme, including course planning and delivery
  • Support curriculum development, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to budgeting, resource management, and stakeholder engagement (including employers and external partners)

Who You Are:

  • A degree or relevant professional qualification and a teaching qualification (or working towards one)
  • Significant teaching experience in a related subject
  • Proven experience in curriculum development and quality improvement
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • A strong understanding of Further Education and post-16 provision

What the college offers its staff

What We Offer:

  • 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks, which may include an Enhanced DBS check (with a Children’s Barred List check), references, right to work, medical clearance, online searches, and other relevant suitability checks. Unsatisfactory checks may result in an offer being withdrawn.

These roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants will be required to disclose relevant criminal convictions and cautions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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Additional documents

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About New City College

Organisation type
FE College, ages 14 to 99
Education phase
Sixth form or FE college
Size
No information available
Age range
14 to 99
Ofsted report
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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 three language schools, we are a sector leader in further education.


Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students and communities. We offer industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strong partnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills and technology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education or employment, and employers trust us for staff training and development.


Following the merger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK’s most influential FE providers, offering sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, 20,000 students and 1,800 staff, we are a major force in the sector.


We are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we look ahead, we remain committed to investing in our people and resources to provide an excellent, supportive learning environment that meets the needs of both students and employers.


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.

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