Newham College is seeking an inspirational Curriculum Manager – Art, Media and Fashion to lead a vibrant, multi-disciplinary curriculum that prepares learners for creative careers and progression.
This role offers the opportunity to shape high-quality teaching across Level 1–3 programmes in Art & Design, Media, Fashion, and Tailoring. We’re looking for someone who can motivate teams, forge industry links, and ensure learners gain the real-world skills and confidence to succeed.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Designing and managing high-quality curriculum delivery across creative subjects
Driving learner achievement, work experience, and enrichment
Leading and supporting teaching teams to achieve outstanding results
Embedding employer engagement and digital innovation into programmes
Teaching 7–12 hours per week to demonstrate best practice
You will have:
A degree or equivalent in a creative subject area
A full teaching qualification (or be working towards one)
Experience in curriculum leadership and excellent teaching practice
A deep understanding of creative industries and employability pathways
Bring your creative leadership to a college committed to transformation and opportunity.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
All employment offers are made subject to checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Recruitment Process The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
Closing Date: To Be Confirmed
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Newham College of Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.