At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop Health, Social Care and Childcare programmes while managing a dynamic teaching team.
- Company: A forward-thinking further education provider in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a vibrant community focused on quality improvement and learner success.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education in Health & Childcare and inspire the next generation.
- Qualifications: Experience in Further Education and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 59000 £ per year.
Permanent Location: London
Salary: £54,000 - £59,000 per annum
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you an experienced Further Education leader ready to take ownership of Health, Social Care and Childcare provision?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider in London and the surrounding area, leading and developing Health, Social Care and Childcare provision across 16–18 and adult programmes. This is a hands‑on curriculum leadership role, combining team management, curriculum planning, quality improvement and teaching. You'll line manage and develop a team of teaching staff, drive improvements in learner outcomes and curriculum performance, and ensure provision reflects the needs of local employers and stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing Health & Childcare curriculum provision.
- Line managing, supporting and developing teaching staff.
- Driving quality improvement, learner outcomes and curriculum performance.
- Monitoring KPIs including recruitment, retention, achievement and progress.
- Leading curriculum planning, timetabling and resource allocation.
- Working with employers and stakeholders to ensure provision reflects local skills needs.
- Monitoring teaching, learning and assessment through learning walks, observations and deep dives.
- Developing and implementing quality improvement plans.
- Supporting learner progress, attendance, behaviour and achievement.
- Teaching 7–12 hours per week, acting as a role model for teaching staff.
- Supporting the development of innovative teaching, digital learning and effective use of AI.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Strong Further Education experience within Health, Social Care, Childcare or a closely related area
- Experience in curriculum management or team leadership
- A strong track record of improving the quality of provision and learner outcomes
- Experience of curriculum planning and developing schemes of learning
- Experience using data, KPIs and management information to drive improvement
- A full teaching qualification or working towards one
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
This would suit an experienced Curriculum Manager, Programme Manager, Head of Department or experienced Lecturer ready to step into curriculum leadership. If you're an experienced FE Health & Childcare professional looking for your next leadership opportunity in London, we'd love to hear from you.
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