SEND Curriculum Lead - Data-Driven Education Leader

New City College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: career average TPS/LGPS

Wheelchair accessible campuses

On-site gym and subsidised cafes

Five CPD days per year

Interest-free travel loans; HealthCash

Staff discounts

Job summary

New City College is seeking an experienced Senior Curriculum Manager SEND to lead and develop our SEND provision. You will oversee curriculum teams, drive quality improvement, and support staff development, ensuring outstanding teaching and learner outcomes across diverse student groups.

You will report to the Group Curriculum Director SEND, lead data-informed decisions, and build strong partnerships with employers and external bodies to enhance learner progression and employability.

Qualifications

• Experienced educational leader with FE and/or SEND provision.
• Degree level (or equivalent) with a recognised teaching qualification or willingness to gain one.
• Passionate about improving learner outcomes and inclusive learning.
• Confident people manager who can motivate and develop teams.
• Skilled in using data and performance measures to drive improvement.
• Excellent communicator with stakeholders, staff and students.
• Committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding and a strong student experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management and development of SEND programmes with high-quality teaching and learner support.
• Drive curriculum innovation and continuous improvement to boost achievement and progression.
• Manage and develop curriculum staff through coaching and professional development.
• Monitor quality and learner progress using data to identify improvements.
• Build partnerships with employers, external agencies and community organisations.
• Support budget management, resource planning and curriculum growth.
• Contribute to strategic planning, self-assessment and quality improvement across SEND.

Skills

Educational leadership

Data‑driven decision making

People management

Communication skills

Equality & inclusion

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Teaching qualification or willingness to achieve one

Job description

New City College is seeking an experienced Senior Curriculum Manager SEND to lead and develop our SEND provision. You will oversee curriculum teams, drive quality improvement, and support staff development, ensuring outstanding teaching and learner outcomes across diverse student groups.

You will report to the Group Curriculum Director SEND, lead data-informed decisions, and build strong partnerships with employers and external bodies to enhance learner progression and employability.