Are you passionate about lifelong learning and community engagement? We are seeking a dynamic Curriculum Manager – Adult Community Skills to lead our adult education programmes across Newham College.
This is a pivotal role for an experienced education leader committed to inclusive and impactful learning. You'll manage and develop a diverse curriculum that reflects local needs, supports personal and professional growth, and empowers adults through high-quality learning.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading adult learning provision to ensure quality, innovation, and strong learner outcomes
Collaborating with employers, community partners, and stakeholders to shape responsive curriculum pathways
Managing staff and resources efficiently to meet KPIs and strategic goals
Championing learner engagement, progress, and wellbeing
Teaching 7–12 hours per week to model excellent practice
What we are looking for:
A degree or substantial vocational experience in a related field
Full teaching qualification (or working towards)
Proven leadership and teaching experience in adult learning
Strong understanding of adult education funding and LMI
A collaborative, learner-first approach
Join a college that values inclusivity, innovation, and professional development. Together, let’s transform lives through learning.
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.