CM - Construction and Technology

Dovetail & Slate; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS/LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Induction, probation and CPD

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the South East is seeking a Curriculum Manager to lead the Construction and Technology department in a further education setting. You will provide operational leadership to lecturers and support staff, drive curriculum quality and student success, and ensure provision meets employer and regional needs.

The role requires substantial FE teaching leadership, team management, and a strong grasp of quality processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant FE curriculum leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of FE quality processes.
• Experience supervising or managing teams to drive improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of academic and support staff.
• Oversee curriculum quality, processes and awarding body compliance.
• Apply business planning to manage budgets and resources.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Deliver an agreed teaching commitment within the department.
• Act as duty manager as part of the college rota.

Skills

Leadership

Data handling

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Education

Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

Curriculum Manager - Construction and Technology

Permanent | 37 Hours per Week

Location: the South East

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Start date: 2 November 2026

Are you an experienced further education curriculum leader with a background in construction and technology?

About the Role

Working with a further education provider in the South East, you'll lead the Construction and Technology department, providing operational leadership and management to a team of lecturers and support staff. You'll drive curriculum quality, student success and innovation, ensuring course provision meets the needs of learners, employers and regional stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, line managing and developing a team of academic and support staff.
• Overseeing curriculum quality, processes and awarding body compliance.
• Using business planning strategies to manage budgets and resource utilisation.
• Maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Delivering an agreed teaching commitment within the department.
• Acting as duty manager as part of the college rota.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Relevant professional or trade qualification to Level 3 or above
• Substantial further education teaching experience and strong knowledge of FE quality processes
• Proven experience supervising or managing teams to drive continuous improvement
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and data-handling skills

Desirable (but not essential):

• Teaching qualification (CertEd/PGCE/DTLLS)
• Assessor/IV awards

What We Offer

• £50,000 per annum
• TPS/LGPS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive induction, probation support and ongoing CPD
• Free parking, wellbeing support and employee discount schemes

If you're ready to lead a high-performing construction and technology department, we'd love to hear from you.