Senior Curriculum Manager Apprenticeships x 2 FTE

The Role

We are seeking two experienced and ambitious teacher-qualified Senior Curriculum Managers to join our newly established Apprenticeships & Business Development Directorate. These newly created roles follow the transition of all apprenticeship teaching, assessment, quality and achievement responsibilities into a standalone directorate, creating a fully integrated approach to help shape the next phase of our apprenticeship provision.

Reporting within the Apprenticeships & Business Development team, you will lead an allocated portfolio of apprenticeship provision, directly managing lecturers and assessors while providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure outstanding learner outcomes, quality standards and employer satisfaction.

The two portfolios are expected to cover:

• Building Services Apprenticeships
• Engineering and Wider Apprenticeship Provision

Alongside your management responsibilities, you will maintain a teaching commitment of approximately 9 hours per week, ensuring you remain connected to curriculum delivery and learner experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an allocated apprenticeship curriculum area, providing direction, support and performance management to lecturers and assessors.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and apprentice achievement, ensuring learners successfully progress and complete their programmes on time.
• Monitor curriculum performance, learner progress, quality indicators and end-point assessment readiness, implementing improvement strategies where required.
• Ensure effective staff deployment, curriculum planning, employer engagement and compliance with apprenticeship funding and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of the directorate's strategic objectives, supporting growth, quality improvement and an outstanding apprentice experience.

Who You Are

• A qualified teacher with significant experience of delivering and managing apprenticeship or vocational education programmes.
• An inspiring curriculum leader with a track record of improving learner outcomes, quality measures and team performance.
• Drive consistently high standards of teaching, training and assessment across College and workplace settings.
• Experienced in line managing teaching and assessment staff, holding teams accountable while supporting professional development.
• Knowledgeable in apprenticeship standards, quality assurance processes, funding compliance and end-point assessment requirements.
• Organised, collaborative and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities, build strong employer relationships and drive continuous improvement.

Join New City College and play a key role in shaping the future of apprenticeship delivery, leading high-performing teams and supporting over 800 apprentices to achieve success

What We Offer:

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff (TPS or LGPS)
• 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.

For further information please contact Human Resources at recruitment@ncclondon.ac.uk.

About New City College:

New City College is proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding college, the largest in England to receive this top rating. With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, and two 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 offer 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 sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, 20,000 students and 1,800 staff, we are a major force in the sector.

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. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for our jobs.