Curriculum Lead - Foundation Learning

Merton College is looking to appoint a Curriculum Lead to take responsibility for the teaching, learning and development of programmes designed to meet the individual needs of learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Providing coordination and leadership of the delivery team, you will teach on, coordinate and develop curriculum on a range of Entry 1-3 level programmes, with a specific focus on the promotion of independence and the enhancement of employability skills for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

You will lead and manage the staff who form part of the delivery teams and ensure a high quality student support and learning is delivered. You will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated to the programmes and contribute to the future direction and planning of programmes.

We’d like our Curriculum Lead to have current teaching experience on a range of academic/vocational levels, embedding Maths, English, employability and life skills. You’ll be experienced in motivating and guiding individuals and/or teams towards agreed objectives and have a demonstrated ability to develop and deliver on a variety of vocational programmes. There is also an expectation to teach within the Foundation Learning and Pathways course for up to 18 hours per week.

With current knowledge of curriculum development within Foundation Learning, you will understand the value of strategies for inclusive learning and associated progression pathways in the Further Education sector for improving opportunities for people with SEND. You will have a thorough understanding of the accreditation framework and assessment strategies within the Preparing for Adulthood agenda and have experience of vocational curriculum development within Further Education including RARPA.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 5th July 2026. Interviews will be held on 8th July 2026.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.