Course Leader English

Experience and Knowledge

• Significant teaching expertise and excellent understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Experience of delivering high-quality learning in adult education or a similar environment.
• Proven success in improving learner achievement and outcomes.
• Experience of curriculum planning, lesson design and assessment.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes and the Education Inspection Framework.
• Experience using technology to enhance learning in classroom, online and blended settings.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, Prevent, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and support both learners and colleagues.
• Commitment to learner-centred practice and outstanding educational experiences.
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an ambitious and innovative adult learning service.
• Help shape the future of lifelong learning in one of London's most diverse boroughs.
• Work within a supportive team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Make a real difference to residents, communities and local economic prosperity.

Please view JD here [https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/11429/course-leader-jd]

Closing date: 14th October 2026

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.