Curriculum Manager - Higher Education

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT); Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

On-site sports hall

On-site fitness class

Starbucks on-site

Osteopathy on-site

Day nursery on-site

Free parking on-site

Free online qualifications

5-minute walk from Ewell East Station

Job summary

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT) in Epsom, England, invites applications for a part-time (0.6) teaching-lead role on a fixed-term basis through August 2027. A degree or equivalent qualification and teaching credentials are required, with strong knowledge of curriculum policy and Ofsted processes.

The post entails deputising for the Head of School, ensuring engaging delivery, aligning FE and HE curricula, and helping meet funding and progression targets for students and employers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent professional qualification (or working towards).
• Teaching qualification such as Award in Education & Training, PGCE or Cert Ed.
• Excellent knowledge of government policy context for the curriculum.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted and similar regulators and awarding bodies.
• Excellent teaching and/or pastoral skills with a track record of good student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching in an engaging learning environment.
• Deputise for the Head of School as needed regarding department performance.
• Align FE curriculum with HE curriculum, T-Levels and Apprenticeships to support progression.
• Contribute to planning and delivering a curriculum that meets funding and success targets.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching/pastoral

Curriculum policy knowledge

Ofsted familiarity

Education

Bachelor/degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification

HE/FE/Apprenticeship experience desirable

Job description

Part time (0.6) / Fixed term until August 2027

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)

Interview date 8th October 2026 (for early applications)