Curriculum Manager - English

Stanmore College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment allowance up to £5,000

Job summary

Stanmore College is seeking an experienced Curriculum Manager for English to lead the English provision, develop a strong team and create an engaging learning environment that helps every learner reach their potential.

You will lead the English curriculum area, manage staff, drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, and ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement across the English provision.

Qualifications

• Experienced English education professional with strong understanding of GCSE and Functional Skills delivery in Further Education.
• Experience in managing and developing teaching teams, setting high expectations and driving continuous improvement.
• Skilled in using performance data to improve student engagement, attendance and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of English lecturers, promoting high performance, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment to secure strong learner outcomes.
• Lead curriculum planning and development aligned with learner needs and strategic aims.
• Monitor and improve KPIs: attendance, retention, achievement, progression and student satisfaction.
• Ensure robust quality assurance and continuous improvement across the English curriculum area.
• Collaborate across the College to support learner recruitment, progression and delivery of English provision.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Teaching excellence

CPD

Education

GCSE delivery in FE

Functional Skills delivery

Job description

Make English Matter. Help Every Student Succeed.

For many students, English is not necessarily the subject they look forward to studying. Some may have struggled with it at school, lack confidence in their abilities or find it difficult to see how another English qualification will help them. The right teaching, encouragement and support can change that experience.

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Curriculum Manager to lead our English provision at Stanmore College. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' experience and achievement by developing a strong team, creating an engaging learning environment and ensuring every learner has the opportunity to reach their potential.

Join Us at an Exciting Time

Stanmore College is entering a transformative period, supported by a £60 million redevelopment investment that will create a modern, sustainable campus for learners, staff, and the wider community.

Alongside this investment, we are committed to improving the quality of teaching and learning and raising achievement across the College. As Curriculum Manager for English, you'll have an important role in shaping a provision that responds to the needs of our learners, supports staff to deliver their best and gives students the encouragement and opportunities they need to succeed.

The Role

You will lead the English curriculum area, with responsibility for managing a team of staff and overseeing the delivery and continuous development of high-quality provision.

You will:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of English lecturers, promoting high performance, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment, ensuring strong learner outcomes and a positive student experience.
• Lead curriculum planning and development, ensuring provision remains ambitious, responsive, and aligned with learner needs.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including attendance, retention, achievement, progress, and student satisfaction.
• Ensure robust quality assurance and continuous improvement processes are embedded across the curriculum area.
• Work collaboratively across the College to support learner recruitment, progression, and the effective delivery of English provision.

Why This Role Matters

For many students, achieving GCSE English or a Functional Skills qualification is an important step towards their future. It can open doors to further study, apprenticeships and employment, but getting there is not always straightforward.

You'll lead a team that makes English feel relevant, accessible and achievable, helping students move beyond previous setbacks, build confidence and recognise what they can accomplish. Your leadership will make a difference not only to qualification results, but to how students see themselves and their future opportunities.

About You

You will be an experienced English education professional with a strong understanding of GCSE and Functional Skills delivery in Further Education.

You will also be an inspiring and supportive leader, you'll have experience of managing and developing teaching teams, setting high expectations and driving continuous improvement. You'll be confident using performance data to improve student engagement, attendance and achievement, while supporting staff through effective coaching and CPD. Above all, you'll be passionate about helping learners overcome barriers, achieve their English qualifications and progress towards their future goals.

Recruitment Allowance: A recruitment allowance of up to £5,000 may be available for this hard-to-recruit role, in recognition of the specialist skills and experience required. The allowance is subject to the College’s terms and conditions and will be reviewed in accordance with College policy.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 2nd December 2026

Interview Date: Thursday, 10th December 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged