Curriculum Manager - Higher Education

Nescot; Epsom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Osteopathy on-site

Day nursery on-site

Starbucks on-site

Job summary

Nescot is seeking a Curriculum Manager for Higher Education to lead and develop college curricula across HE, FE and Apprenticeships. The role involves ensuring engaging learning environments and alignment with funding targets.

You will deputise for the Head of School, drive improvement plans, and collaborate with teams to ensure progression for students and alignment with government policy and regulators.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
• Teaching qualification such as Award in Education & Training, PGCE, or Cert Ed.
• Strong knowledge of the Government policy context for the curriculum.
• Experience or potential in HE/FE/Apprenticeship programmes management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure provision is delivered in an engaging and stimulating learning environment.
• Deputise for the Head of School regarding department performance and representation.
• Work with teams to align HE and FE curricula, including T-Levels and Apprenticeships.
• Contribute to planning and delivering a curriculum that meets funding and success targets.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching/pastoral skills

Curriculum leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Teaching qualification (ATE/PGCE/Cert Ed)

Job description

Curriculum Manager - Higher Education

What we are looking for:

• A degree/equivalent professional qualification (or currently working towards) or relevant equivalent experience
• Teaching qualification (Award in Education & Training, PGCE, Cert Ed)
• Excellent knowledge of the Government policy context for the curriculum
• Excellent understanding of the work of Ofsted and other similar regulators, including awarding bodies
• Excellent teaching and/or pastoral skills and a history of good student outcomes, or better
• The leadership skill-set of being able to identify where intervention is needed, developing a plan to secure improvement and achieving the target outcome
• Experience of the management of HE, Adult and Apprenticeship programmes is desirable but not essential

Duties/responsibilities:

• Take an active role in ensuring the provision is delivered and within an engaging and stimulating learning environment
• Deputise for the Head of School as necessary regarding performance of the department and in representation across various College responsibilities.
• To work with teams to develop curriculum across Apprenticeships, FE and HE ensuring that the FE curriculum is aligned to the HE curriculum, T-Levels and Apprenticeships to aid and support student’s internal progression
• Contribute to the planning and deliver a curriculum offer which ensures delivery of agreed funding and success targets whilst meeting the needs of students and employers.

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.” At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

Closing date 21st October 2026 (we reserve the right to interview during this period and to close this advert early so we recommend you submit your application at your earliest convenience)

Interview date 8th October 2026 (for early applications)