Job Description

New City College Hackney Campus

Hackney
57,428 - 66,174 per year

Salary:

57,428 - 66,174 per annum

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

24 September 2025

Job overview

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The Role:

As Senior Curriculum Manager - Health Sciences, Early Years, and Social Care, you will lead curriculum development and ensure high standards of teaching and learning across a range of programmes. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on teaching, staff mentoring, and quality assurance. You will play a key part in shaping the department's future, supporting innovation, and contributing to a culture of excellence and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead curriculum development and ensure high-quality teaching and learning across Health Sciences, Early Years, and Social Care programmes.
Oversee student progress, assessment, and course organisation.
Manage and support teaching staff through mentoring, performance reviews, and professional development.
Contribute to strategic planning, budget management, and resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, and quality assurance standards.
Liaise with external partners, employers, and educational institutions to enhance programme relevance and opportunities.
Support student recruitment, admissions, and retention strategies.
Deputise for the Group Curriculum Director and participate in cross-college initiatives.

Who You Are:

You are an experienced and forward-thinking educator with a strong background in Health Sciences, Early Years, or Social Care. You hold a relevant degree and a teaching qualification, and you bring a passion for curriculum innovation and student success. With excellent leadership and communication skills, you are confident in managing teams, driving quality improvements, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Your ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on teaching and mentoring makes you a key contributor to the college's mission of excellence and opportunity for all.

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.

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


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 2,000 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.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a check of the Children's Barred List if engaged in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. Failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of your DBS certificate may result in the withdrawal of your offer of employment. The College's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available upon request.

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New City College Hackney Campus

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City College Hackney Campus

Falkirk Street, Hackney
London
N1 6HQ
United Kingdom

+44 207 510 7712

Our Hackney campus achieved its best ever achievement rate in 2019 (well above the national average)



The Hackney campus is located in Hoxton, in a vibrant part of London close to business, design and technology hubs.



We are proud of our modern and spacious campus, minutes from the City of London and Tech City. Our students really love our campus, feel safe, and love studying with us. 94% of our students told us they were really pushed to achieve their best by their teachers.

About us

We are east London's largest college with 20,000 students and the second largest in all of London. We have campuses in each of our three boroughs ensuring that our shared communities continue to have access to the largest choice of courses and training that will best prepare them for accessing the increasing career opportunities in this fast developing part of London.

Quality

Each of the college making up New City College is recognised as being a good college by Ofsted, for the quality of education provision and wide progression opportunities for students.

Courses

100+ courses to choose from and our highly experienced teachers will ensure that the course you select is right for your skills and goals.

Connections

We have strong business links with a number of leading companies in Canary Wharf and the City of London.

What we offer

We provide education and training to young people aged from 14-18 years and to adult learners. This includes a large offering of 100+ courses at A-Levels to vocational in a range of subjects including business, IT, performing arts, graphic design, games design, social sciences, maths and science, health and social care, trade skills and catering, as well as pre-university entry courses such as Access to Higher Education and Higher National Certificates.

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

City College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Work for us

You will be joining a college that has undergone an exciting period of expansion, resulting in increased learning and progression opportunities for the communities of east London and south Essex.


City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of 110m, 30,000 students and 2000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.



Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.



East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.

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