North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT)
Curriculum Manager - Higher Education
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Part time (06) / Fixed term until August 2027
What We Are Looking For
- A degree/equivalent professional qualification (or currently working towards) or relevant equivalent experience
- Teaching qualification (Award in Education & Training, PGCE, Cert Ed)
- Excellent knowledge of the Government policy context for the curriculum
- Excellent understanding of the work of Ofsted and other similar regulators, including awarding bodies
- Excellent teaching and/or pastoral skills and a history of good student outcomes, or better
- The leadership skill-set of being able to identify where intervention is needed, developing a plan to secure improvement and achieving the target outcome
- Experience of the management of HE, Adult and Apprenticeship programmes is desirable but not essential
Duties/responsibilities
- Take an active role in ensuring the provision is delivered and within an engaging and stimulating learning environment
- Deputise for the Head of School as necessary regarding performance of the department and in representation across various College responsibilities.
- To work with teams to develop curriculum across Apprenticeships, FE and HE ensuring that the FE curriculum is aligned to the HE curriculum, T-Levels and Apprenticeships to aid and support student's internal progression
- Contribute to the planning and deliver a curriculum offer which ensures delivery of agreed funding and success targets whilst meeting the needs of students and employers.
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- A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
- 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
- Free online qualifications
- Free parking on-site
Nescot is graded 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students "enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed", and benefit from "highly supportive relationships" with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are "effective" with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place "an effective policy for safer recruitment." At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).
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Closing date 21st October 2026 (we reserve the right to interview during this period and to close this advert early so we recommend you submit your application at your earliest convenience)
Interview date 8th October 2026 (for early applications)
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