Senior Curriculum Manager Creative, Digital & IT

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Curriculum Manager to be responsible for a range of Digital/IT & Creative courses.  Reporting to the Group Curriculum Director, Senior Curriculum Managers are second tier managers within our Faculty structure. 

Who you are;

You’re a qualified educator with a relevant degree and a proven track record in leading curriculum development and driving improvements in learner outcomes. With deep expertise in post-16 education and a strong grasp of trends in the Further Education sector, you bring strategic insight and operational excellence to everything you do. Your leadership style is collaborative and focused, backed by strong communication, budgeting, and team management skills. You’re confident navigating complex challenges and passionate about shaping high-quality, future-focused Creative/Digital & IT education.

Key Skills and Experience:

You will have teaching responsibilities in Creative industry (level 2 and level 3 Art and Design) and will be expected to carry out line-management duties for both Digital and Creative sector.  You will also be responsible for classroom observations.

Key Responsibilities:

The core purpose of a Senior Curriculum Manager is to drive up standards and ensure an excellent student experience.  It is essential that candidates have a relevant degree or equivalent (including a specialist English teaching qualification), are teacher trained and have both leadership and teaching experience in this curriculum area.

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.

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.

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.

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.