Senior Curriculum Manager – Mathematics

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College and, Redbridge College. All colleges in the group are graded Good by Ofsted, and our 3-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £67m, 20,000 students and 1000 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. 

Senior Curriculum Manager – Mathematics

Circa £45K (more for an exceptional candidate)

Ref: 2919 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Curriculum Manager (SCM) to be responsible for GCSE and Functional Skills Mathematics. Reporting to the Group Curriculum Director for Science & Mathematics, the SCMs are second tier managers within our Directorate structure. The core purpose of a SCMs is to drive up standards and ensure an excellent student experience. You will have teaching responsibilities and will be expected to carry out line-management duties and classroom observations. 

The right candidate must have significant teaching experience of GCSE and Functional Skills mathematics. A track record of achieving good results, particularly high GCSE grades. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and strong work ethic. Part of the job requires to closely monitor and support students at risk to achieve or exceed their potential and plan a high quality provision for GCSE and Functional Skills. To manage an established maths team and liaise with vocational curriculum areas to improve outcomes for learners.  

Candidates must also have experience of leading and managing GCSE and Functional Skills mathematics in post 16 education and have a track record of making sustained improvements. You will need to have a clear understanding of curriculum changes to drive quality and performance.

Closing date: 5th February 2018

Interviews will be held on 9th February 2018

To apply for this vacancy and for further information please visit our website: https://www.tower.ac.uk/work-for-us or contact Human Resources, New City College, Poplar High Street, London E14 0AF. Tel: 020 7510 7712. Fax: 020 7510 7785. E-mail: recruitment@ncclondon.ac.uk. 

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.