Curriculum Manager: Computing

United Colleges Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the City of Westminster is seeking an ambitious Curriculum Manager for Computing. The successful candidate will provide strong operational and academic leadership, ensuring high-quality education and supporting diverse learners. Responsibilities include managing curriculum performance, leading staff development, and enhancing student satisfaction. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about digital education and committed to continuous improvement across teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a curriculum team in an educational setting.
• Passion for digital education and commitment to equality.
• Strong operational leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a curriculum team for Computing.
• Ensure high-quality and industry-relevant education provision.
• Drive improvements in student outcomes and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Teaching

Performance Management

Data Analysis

Coaching

Education

Relevant higher education qualification

Job description

As a member of the College's management team, you will lead and inspire a curriculum team, ensuring high-quality, industry-relevant provision that meets the needs of learners, employers and stakeholders. You will be responsible for curriculum performance, staff development, student outcomes and quality assurance, while contributing to wider College and Group priorities.

• Providing operational leadership for the Computing curriculum, ensuring delivery is high quality, cost‑effective and compliant
• Leading, managing and developing staff through effective performance management, coaching and professional development
• Driving excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, using data to improve retention, achievement, progression and student satisfaction
• Leading on curriculum planning, timetabling, resource management and student recruitment to meet agreed targets
• Contributing to self‑assessment, quality improvement planning and Ofsted readiness
• Ensuring strong pastoral support and a safe, inclusive learning environment for all learners
• Building productive relationships with employers, schools and external partners to enhance curriculum relevance and opportunities
• Teaching up to 10 hours per week, maintaining credibility and visibility within the curriculum area

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about digital education, committed to equality and inclusion, and driven to deliver outstanding outcomes for learners.

United Colleges Group are currently seeking an ambitious and experienced Curriculum Manager for Computing to provide strong operational and academic leadership during a period of maternity cover. Reporting to the Assistant Principal, you will play a key role in shaping an outstanding learner experience and driving continuous improvement across teaching, learning and assessment. We are a forward‑thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world‑class education and skills. UCG provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16‑18‑year‑olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs. With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points. Our students UCG attracts students from across London and beyond. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds. In the academic year 2022‑23, we enrolled more than 3,500 full‑time 16‑18 students, 8,000 adult learners and over 450 apprentices across our Group. UCG currently enrols 250+ HE students per year, across 4 campuses onto 12 courses from STEM subjects (Science, Construction, Engineering, and Computing) to Business, Music and Professional Qualifications. We have around 1,000 dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff who always put the needs of our students first and we are now looking for two Curriculum Manager for Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment (ECBE) to join our cohort of dedicated staff. Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.