South Bank Colleges is a vibrant and inclusive place to work, where staff are united by a shared ambition to transform lives through education. Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025, inspectors praised the college’s “strong culture of inclusion” and the way staff “foster an understanding of diversity” across all campuses. Adult learning was rated Outstanding, and learners spoke of the college as “an integral part of their journey in life.” With a broad curriculum offer, expert tutors and deep links to the local community and employers, South Bank Colleges is a rewarding environment for education professionals to thrive.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Pathways (STEAM) to oversee and drive the successful planning, execution, and delivery of provision within STEAM curriculum areas across South Bank Colleges, specifically London South Bank Technical College. This role will be fixed term for three years, as the current post-holder is seconded to lead on the college’s successful Clean Energy Technical Excellence College bid.

As a Director at South Bank Colleges, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by leading successful curriculum areas, and working within our LSBU Group pathways structure, designed to offer students clear career and further study progression opportunities, whatever their starting point.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or/Higher Level study or related career experience, such as Level 6 Apprenticeship or proven track record in Education Leadership.
• 3 - 5 years leadership experience with evidence of leading large and complex curriculum areas/teams. For those seeking career development, this can be at ‘Head of’ level.
• Proven track record of managing multiple areas of provision simultaneously, with the ability to deliver curriculum within budget and meeting KPIs.
• Experience in presenting and reporting on project plans to senior stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Director, or Head of School/Curriculum looking for career progression who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys working within a diverse London setting in a college that has real impact. Your leadership will be essential in ensuring successful curriculum development and delivery whilst maintaining financial oversight and delivering value to the organisation.

Application Details:

Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026 at 23:59

Interviews will take place on: Monday 29th June 2026

We are an inclusive and welcoming college that is highly responsive in meeting the needs of our students. Equality, Diversity and inclusion are central to our values and behaviours, and we seek applicants who are fully committed to enhancing our work in this area.

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you and you have the right skills and experience, we look forward to receiving an application from you.

Recruitment Process

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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.