About Newham College
Newham College stands as Londons leading and most successful institution for vocational education, consistently recognised for excellence. For five consecutive years, the Department for Education has named Newham College the top-performing large Further Education (FE) college in the area.
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Adult Learning to lead the strategic growth and delivery of adult education across our diverse campuses and communities. This is a unique opportunity to shape an inclusive, high-quality adult curriculum that drives employment outcomes and fosters lifelong learning in one of the UK’s most vibrant and culturally rich boroughs.
About the Role
Reporting to the Vice Principal – Adult & Skills, you’ll take the lead in developing high-impact adult learning programmes, shifting the balance from ESOL-dominated provision to employer-driven vocational pathways. You will play a key role in meeting funder and local skills improvement priorities while ensuring exceptional learner outcomes, retention, and progression.
You will:
Drive innovation in adult education, including part-time, full-time, evening, and weekend provision.
Build strategic partnerships with local authorities, employers, and community organisations.
Manage curriculum planning, recruitment, quality assurance, and financial performance for adult learning.
Lead and inspire a team of Heads of School and curriculum managers to deliver a consistently outstanding student experience.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a strong leader with:
A degree (or equivalent) and a recognised teaching qualification.
Extensive senior-level experience in adult education, FE or related skills/employment services.
A track record of successful curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, and funding management.
A passion for widening participation and improving outcomes for adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
Why Join Newham College?
Be at the forefront of local education strategy in a borough known for innovation, opportunity, and diversity.
Collaborate with ambitious leadership and forward-thinking teams.
Access to modern learning environments, including our Institute of Technology.
A commitment to continuous professional development, wellbeing, and equity.
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.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. All posts in the College are subject to a List 99 check and Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.
Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
Closing Date: 17th August 2025
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.