Senior Curriculum Manager: Health & Care

About the Role

New City College is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Curriculum Manager to lead its Health Sciences, Early Years and Social Care provision. Reporting to the Group Curriculum Director, the successful candidate will drive curriculum innovation, maintain high standards of teaching and learning, and support the continued growth and success of the programme area.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a salary of £58,400 - £67,500 per year. The preferred start date is as soon as possible. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Applicants should have a degree or relevant professional qualification and a teaching qualification, or be working towards one. Significant teaching experience in a related subject, proven curriculum development and quality improvement experience, strong leadership skills, and a sound understanding of further education and post-16 provision are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum delivery across Health Sciences, Early Years and Social Care, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning.

• Oversee student progress, achievement and course performance.

• Manage and develop staff through performance reviews, coaching and support.

• Coordinate programme operations, including course planning and delivery.

• Support curriculum development, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to budgeting, resource management and engagement with employers and external partners.

• Uphold safeguarding requirements for young people and vulnerable adults.

What We Offer

New City College offers membership of a career-average pension scheme through TPS or LGPS, five annual continuing professional development days, access to industry-standard facilities and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits also include free access to gym facilities at some campuses, subsidised on-site cafés, interest-free annual travel season ticket loans, a health cash plan, confidential employee assistance and discounts on shopping, dining, DIY and travel.

The appointment is subject to pre-employment checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check, references, right-to-work verification, medical clearance and online searches. Closing date: 9 September 2026 at 8am.

About the School

New City College is an Ofsted Outstanding further education college serving learners aged 14 to 99. It operates campuses across east London and south-west Essex, along with three language schools, and provides sixth-form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND provision.

The college supports approximately 20,000 students with 1,800 staff and promotes an inclusive, collaborative environment focused on high-quality education, future-ready skills and strong employer partnerships. This vacancy is based at the Epping Forest Campus on Borders Lane in Loughton.