Director of Teaching and Learning

About Newham College
Newham College stands as Londons leading and most successful institution for vocational education, consistently recognized for excellence. For five consecutiveyears, the Department for Education has named Newham College the top-performing large Further Education (FE) college in the area.
As the first college to receiveOfsteds kitemark for business collaboration, Newham College is celebrated for creating a clear route from study to employment. Partnering with the government and the Mayor of London, Newham College plays a key role in delivering critical skills initiatives like the London City Institute of Technology in Canning Town, the Mayoral Sector Skills Academies, and the Health Futures partnership with Barts NHS Trust in Stratford. With over £50 million in government and Mayoral funding, the college has developed state-of-the-art facilities for its students
The Role;
We are seeking an exceptional and forward-thinkingDirector of Teaching and Learning to join our Leadership Team at Newham College. This role is critical in driving forward the Colleges vision for outstanding education provision across Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeships.
You will lead on developing and delivering a whole-College strategy to improve the quality and consistency of teaching, learning and assessment. With a strong focus on preparing for Ofsted and raising learner achievement, this role requires a collaborative leader who can support, challenge and inspire staff to deliver the highest standards of education.
You will also oversee the Colleges CPD and teacher training strategy, driving innovation in pedagogy and digital learning, and ensuring the professional growth and development of all teaching staff
Key Responsibilities.

• Lead the development and implementation of the Colleges Teaching and Learning Strategy, aligned with the Ofsted framework.
• Provide strategic direction and operational support to drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Work in partnership with curriculum leaders to implement effective quality improvement plans that raise learner outcomes.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality CPD and initial teacher training, including the Level 3 AET and Level 5 DET.
• Develop and implement robust systems for evaluating teaching quality, including learning walks, deep dives, and learner feedback.
• Intervene in underperforming departments and support recovery through coaching, data analysis, and targeted strategies.
• Support teachers in using digital technologies, including AI, to enhance learning.
• Lead the development and completion of the College Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Promote and celebrate best practice in teaching through internal and external recognition.
• Ensure timely and effective responses to learner feedback and complaints.
• Represent the College externally and lead cross-college improvement projects.

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.
Essential

• A relevant degree and formal teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience with demonstrable impact on learner outcomes.
• A proven track record of leading teaching improvement strategies and managing teams to achieve targets.
• In-depth understanding of Ofsteds Education Inspection Framework and experience of participating in inspections.
• Experience of delivering CPD, coaching, and/or teacher training.
• Strong understanding of digital teaching methods and the use of technology (including AI) in education.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Experience in producing and evaluating SARs and QIPs.

Desirable

• Experience within the Higher Education sector.
• Experience of managing quality assurance with Awarding Organisations.
• A track record of promoting innovation and recognition in teaching and learning.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in EducationAll employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Childrens Barred Listcheck, 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 Colleges 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 willnot be considered for shortlisting.
The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham Colleges policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.
We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

• Please note that we do not accept CVs**

Closing Date: 20/07/2025
Interview Date: TBC
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