Group Curriculum Director Business

Location: Group role based across all campuses

Pay Range: £74,819-£90,383 per annum dependent upon experience

Hours and weeks: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Full time

Contract Term: Permanent

Position Start Date: Autumn Term

Application Close: 22nd June 2025

Interview Date: 2nd July 2025

The Role: We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Group Curriculum Director Business to lead the development and delivery of an ambitious, high-quality Business curriculum across our college campuses. Reporting to the Principal, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our provision, ensuring it meets the needs of learners, employers, and funding bodies. This is a senior leadership role with cross-campus responsibility, requiring a strong focus on curriculum innovation, quality improvement, and operational excellence. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure our Business programmes are inclusive, forward-thinking, and aligned with labour market demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of the Business curriculum across campuses.
• Ensure programmes meet learner needs, employer demands, and funding requirements.
• Drive teaching excellence and improve student outcomes through effective leadership.
• Manage staff, budgets, and resources to ensure high performance and value for money.
• Represent the college externally and contribute to strategic planning and quality assurance.
• Teach 8 hours per week as part of a regular timetable.

Who You Are: A senior education leader with experience in curriculum design and quality improvement. Skilled in managing teams, budgets, and stakeholder relationships. Data-driven, results-oriented, and committed to learner success. A confident communicator with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style. Passionate about business education and its role in shaping future careers. You will need to hold a relevant degree and appropriate professional teaching qualifications and have significant and successful experience of curriculum management and of improving quality of student outcomes.

What We Offer:

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
• On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
• Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
• Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
• Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
• Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.

For further information please contact Human Resources on 020 7510 7712. E-mail: recruitment@ncclondon.ac.uk. Interviews are planned for 2nd July 2025. The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

About New City College: Come and work at an Outstanding college! New City College has been graded Outstanding by Ofsted, which is testament to the dedication of all our staff to drive consistency in quality and standards, leading to strong student outcomes. With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, plus two specialist language schools, we are a sector leader in further education. Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students and communities. We boast industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strong partnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills and technology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education or employment, and employers trust us for staff training and development. Following the merger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK’s most influential FE providers, offering A Levels and vocational qualifications for school leavers, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, around 20,000 students and 2,000 staff, we are a major force in the sector. At New City College we are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we look ahead, we remain committed to investing in our people and resources to provide an excellent, supportive learning environment that meets the needs of both students and employers. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.