Interim Curriculum Manager

We Are Zenith; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Zenith seeks an Interim Curriculum Manager to lead English and Maths provision across GCSE and Functional Skills in a Further Education setting.

The role requires strong leadership, curriculum planning, staff management and data-driven improvement while ensuring ESFA funding compliance and high teaching quality.

Based in Greater London, the postholder will coordinate with MIS, Quality and Funding teams to ensure inspection readiness and learner success.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification required.
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent).
• Level 2 English and/or Maths required.
• Significant FE/Adult Learning leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead English and Maths curriculum provision across GCSE and Functional Skills.
• Develop and monitor curriculum plans to meet learner and organisational needs.
• Drive performance monitoring and interventions to improve outcomes.
• Support staff through coaching, mentoring and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with ESFA funding rules and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Working under pressure

Education

Degree-level qualification

Teaching qualification

Level 2 English/Maths

Tools

MIS systems

Reporting tools

Job description

The Interim Curriculum Manager will provide leadership and operational management of English and Maths provision across both 16-18 study programmes and adult learning programmes. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications, whilst maintaining compliance with funding regulations and condition of funding requirements.

The role will involve curriculum planning, staff management, performance monitoring, timetabling and driving continuous improvement to maximise learner outcomes, attendance and achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage English and Maths curriculum provision across GCSE and Functional Skills programmes.
• Develop, implement and monitor curriculum plans that meet learner, employer and organisational requirements.
• Ensure curriculum delivery is planned efficiently and effectively to maximise learner success.
• Monitor and analyse performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate interventions.
• Drive improvements in learner retention, attendance, achievement and progression.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment across all English and Maths provision.
• Conduct lesson observations, learning walks and performance reviews where required.
• Support and develop teaching staff through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Monitor learner achievement and implement strategies to improve outcomes.
• Contribute to self-assessment, quality improvement planning and inspection readiness activities.
• Lead, motivate and manage curriculum teams, including lecturers, tutors and support staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and support staff development.
• Manage staffing resources effectively to ensure appropriate curriculum delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead curriculum planning, scheduling and timetabling activities.
• Ensure staffing and resource allocation supports efficient programme delivery.
• Work collaboratively with wider curriculum and support teams to optimise learner experience.
• Maintain accurate curriculum records and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with ESFA funding regulations, audit requirements and organisational policies.
• Monitor and address issues relating to funding compliance and learner eligibility.
• Lead on the implementation and monitoring of English and Maths condition of funding requirements.
• Work closely with MIS, Quality and Funding teams to identify and resolve compliance risks.
• Ensure accurate learner data, registers and tracking information are maintained.

Person Specification:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent).
• English and/or Maths qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Significant experience of leading English and Maths provision within Further Education or Adult Learning.
• Experience managing both GCSE and Functional Skills delivery.
• Proven experience of curriculum planning and timetabling.
• Experience of leading, managing and developing teaching staff.
• Demonstrable experience of improving learner outcomes and quality standards.
• Experience of working with 16-18 learners and adult learners.
• Strong understanding of funding compliance requirements and ESFA funding rules.
• Experience of managing condition of funding requirements for English and Maths.
• Current knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications.
• Understanding of Ofsted requirements and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of performance management and quality improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of FE funding and compliance frameworks.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Ability to analyse data and identify improvement actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Criteria:

• Management qualification (ILM, CMI or equivalent).
• Experience of leading curriculum areas through Ofsted inspection.
• Experience using FE management information systems and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship English and Maths requirements.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience