Director of Curriculum in Newcastle

DIRECTORS of CURRICULUM Post 1: Director of Curriculum - Faculty of Professional Studies Post 2: Director of Curriculum - Faculty of Vocational Studies Salary: £65,000 - £72,500 (dependent upon skills and experience)
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the most successful FE colleges in the country. Rated Ofsted ?Outstanding' in every category since 2019, and with achievement rates for academic, vocational, apprenticeship and adult provision all in the top 5% of FE providers nationally, NSCG is an exceptional place to work and study.
The NSCG Group has recently been extended with the opening of the Stoke and Staffordshire Institute of Technology, the establishment of an NSCG campus in Leek and most recently the opening of a town centre Adult Education Hub in Stafford. In 2026/27 we shall be working to develop an Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence Centre and a Technical and Vocational Excellence Hub.
Following the appointment of Shelley Brown as Principal from January 2027, and given the significant growth which the College has experienced in recent years, we now wish to appoint two Directors of Curriculum to take on responsibility for the development and quality of Professional & Vocational Studies areas across all of the NSCG campuses.
Working with an outstanding and forward-thinking senior management team, and reporting to the Vice Principal, these are opportunities for ambitious and dynamic managers with a flexible and ?hands on' approach with broad experience and excellent problem solving skills.
Post 1: Faculty of Professional StudiesOversees line management of Curriculum Managers and provision across:
Business, Accounting, Management & Marketing
Digital & IT, E-Sports
Travel & Tourism
Post 2: Faculty of Vocational StudiesOversees line management of Curriculum Managers and provision across:
Early Years, Education & Childcare
Health & Social Care, Nursing & Midwifery
Sport, Public & Legal Services
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Curriculum Leadership: Design and lead a coherent, sustainable curriculum that aligns with national qualifications (including T Levels and upcoming V Level reforms) and local skills priorities.
Quality & Performance: Secure sector-leading learner outcomes, high grades, positive progression, attendance, and strong retention rates.
Financial & Resource Management: Exercise robust financial control within agreed budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and value for money.
People & Performance Management: Direct appraisal, professional development, and performance management for departmental staff, driving high standards of teaching and learning.
Compliance & Safeguarding: Implement statutory policies relating to safeguarding, Prevent, health and safety, and equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Key Requirements (Person Specification)
Qualifications: Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject alongside a full teaching qualification.
Experience: Substantial management experience in FE or a comparable sector, with a proven track record of curriculum management, study programme design, and quality improvement.
Knowledge: Sound understanding of the UK FE sector funding environment, inspection frameworks, and current Level 2 and Level 3 educational reforms (including T Levels).
Skills: Strong team leadership, performance management, analytical capabilities (data/budgets), project management, and excellent communication skills.
Values: Deep commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Get in touch
If you wish to have an informal discussion prior to your application, please contact Ian Hookway. Vice Principal - Communications, Staff & Student Services will arrange an appointment for you to visit the College and answer any initial questions you may have.
What's in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
Employer Pension contributions (Teacher' Pension Scheme).
35 Days Annual Leave, (PLUS