Curriculum Head - Health, Dental & Sport

South Bank Colleges; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is looking for a dynamic Curriculum Area Manager to lead Health, Social Care, Dental Technology, and Sport programmes. You will manage staff, enhance curriculum development, and ensure high teaching standards. Successful candidates will have strong leadership experience and a commitment to student success. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Curriculum leadership and line management experience is desirable.
• Ability to develop and deliver new programmes up to Level 5.
• Experience in partnership building with employers and universities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Social Care, Dental Technology, and Sport programmes.
• Manage staff and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Drive curriculum development and ensure high teaching standards.

Skills

Curriculum leadership experience

Knowledge of Health & Social Care

Ability to develop new programmes

Partnership building experience

Expertise in teaching practices

Data monitoring skills

Budget management

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to inclusive education

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Curriculum Area Manager to lead Health, Social Care, Dental Technology, and Sport programmes. The postholder will line manage staff, oversee day-to-day operations, and drive curriculum development from Levels 1-5, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student support. Responsibilities include building employer and HE partnerships, managing budgets and resources, embedding English and maths, and monitoring performance against KPIs. The role requires leading new projects, supporting student recruitment, and ensuring inclusive, innovative provision that meets local and national needs. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to student success are essential.

• Curriculum leadership and line management experience is desirable
• Strong knowledge of Health & Social Care, Sport, and/or Dental Technology education.
• Ability to develop and deliver new programmes up to Level 5, aligned with employer and industry standards.
• Experience in partnership building with employers, universities, and professional bodies.
• Expertise in teaching, learning, and assessment practices, with a track record of improving quality and outcomes.
• Strong data monitoring, performance management, and compliance skills.
• Budget and resource management experience.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education, student success, and professional standards.