SEND CM

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

Interim Curriculum Manager - Foundation Learning / SEND

Location: East London
Contract: Full-Time Interim
Sector: Further Education

Are you an experienced FE Curriculum Manager with a background in SEND, Foundation Learning or Supported Learning?

We are currently supporting an FE college in East London to appoint an experienced Interim Curriculum Manager - Foundation Learning/SEND.

The Role

You will lead and manage Foundation Learning and SEND provision, ensuring high-quality teaching, strong learner outcomes and continuous curriculum improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing Foundation Learning/SEND programmes
• Line managing and developing teaching staff
• Driving recruitment, retention, achievement, attendance and progression
• Leading curriculum planning, quality assurance and improvement
• Monitoring learner progress, behaviour and safeguarding
• Managing curriculum resources, staffing and timetabling
• Working 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

About You

Curriculum management experience within Further Education is essential.

You will also have:

• 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

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FE Curriculum Manager looking for a full-time interim position within a SEND/Foundation Learning environment.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.