Interim Curriculum Lead – SEND & Foundation Learning

Dovetail & Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate is seeking an experienced Interim Curriculum Manager to lead Foundation Learning and SEND provision in East London within the FE sector. The role focuses on high-quality teaching, learner outcomes and curriculum improvement, with responsibility for staffing, timetabling and quality assurance.

You will drive data-informed improvement, oversee safeguarding, and collaborate with stakeholders, parents and external agencies, while teaching 7–12 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Curriculum management experience within Further Education is essential.
• Experience leading SEND, Foundation Learning, Supported Learning or similar FE provision.
• Experience managing and developing teaching staff.
• A full teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive curriculum delivery and learner support.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND/EHCPs and complex needs.
• Strong understanding of quality improvement and FE KPIs.
• A proven ability to improve learner outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Foundation Learning and SEND provision.
• Line manage and develop teaching staff.
• Drive recruitment, retention, achievement, attendance and progression.
• Lead curriculum planning, quality assurance and improvement.
• Monitor learner progress, behaviour and safeguarding.
• Manage curriculum resources, staffing and timetabling.
• Work with stakeholders, parents/carers and external agencies.
• Using data and KPIs to drive performance and improvement.
• Supporting quality improvement planning and self-assessment.
• Teaching approximately 7-12 hours per week.

Skills

Curriculum management

FE leadership

SEND Foundation Learning

Staff development

Data-driven improvement

Quality assurance

Education

Full teaching qualification

Job description

Dovetail & Slate is seeking an experienced Interim Curriculum Manager to lead Foundation Learning and SEND provision in East London within the FE sector. The role focuses on high-quality teaching, learner outcomes and curriculum improvement, with responsibility for staffing, timetabling and quality assurance.

You will drive data-informed improvement, oversee safeguarding, and collaborate with stakeholders, parents and external agencies, while teaching 7–12 hours weekly.