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About the Role

This role provides strategic leadership for all curriculum areas and the quality team within a thriving local authority adult education service. The position drives curriculum innovation and growth, aligning with key strategic priorities to establish the service as a leading provider of lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to all curriculum areas and the quality team.
Lead subject experts in curriculum design and delivery.
Drive innovation and growth of the curriculum offer.
Deputise for the Head of Service on strategic matters.
Play a visible role on the Senior Management Team (SMT).
Lead the service’s self-assessment and quality improvement planning.
Raise standards of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Ensure the service is fully prepared for Ofsted, acting as the Ofsted nominee.
Act as the service’s Designated Safeguarding Officer.
Lead four direct reports.
Manage a budget of £1.5m.
Build clear progression routes into higher level learning, apprenticeships, and employment.
Secure new funding and income.
Ensure the learner voice shapes all service activities.

Requirements

Inspiring and resilient senior leader.
Significant experience in a curriculum or quality leadership role within adult education or a similar environment.
Proven track record of developing high performing teams that improve learner outcomes.
Proven track record of curriculum development, growth, and innovation that responds to local and national priorities.
Excellent understanding of pedagogy for adult learners.
Good understanding of adult education funding, performance measures, and how to secure additional income.
Experience of developing quality frameworks and self-assessment that result in outstanding teaching and learning.
Experience contributing significantly to Ofsted inspections.
Adept at building strong relationships and external networks.
Ability to relate effectively and empathetically to people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
Passionate about adult learners.
Committed to safeguarding, the Prevent duty, health and safety.
Committed to Newham’s ethos of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Ambitious and driven to innovate and develop provision.
Proactive approach to taking on additional responsibilities.
Attach CV and supporting statement explaining how criteria are met (max 2 A4 sides).

Skills

Curriculum design
Curriculum delivery
Quality improvement
Team leadership
Budget management
Stakeholder engagement
Safeguarding
Ofsted preparation
Self-assessment
Relationship building
Communication

Location

Newham

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior leadership

Education Level

Degree or equivalent
Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Certificate in Education, DTLLS, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training)
Continuing professional development

Salary/Compensations

£62,706 - £76,131 per annum

Benefits

Access to all major networks in London and the south east.
Well connected by public transport (bus, tube, DLR).
Proximity to Crossrail service at Custom House and Stratford.
Close to London City Airport.
Access to a thriving arts quarter.
Access to University of East London campuses.
Access to Westfield shopping centre.

About the Company

Our Newham Learning & Skills is an adult education service providing learning to residents in the borough.
We pride ourselves on supporting the needs of our local communities with a firm focus on putting our students at the heart of everything we do.
We believe in lifelong learning and empowering people to reach their full potential.
We sit within the Council’s Inclusive Housing and Economy directorate and are part of Newham’s Community Wealth Building strategy.
The strategy is underpinned by the principles of economic, social and environmental justice.
The goal is long-term prosperity, wellbeing, and fairness for all residents.
The Council’s Community Wealth Building (CWB) strategy helps unleash the potential of residents, businesses, and the voluntary sector.
The CWB strategy helps the Council tackle injustices and address racial and gendered disparities.
The London Borough of Newham is committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment.
Newham's HEART values shape how we lead, collaborate, and deliver for residents.
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate inclusive and authentic leadership, are committed to achieving excellent outcomes, embrace innovation and continuous improvement, and work collaboratively.
We want employees who share our commitment to serving diverse communities with integrity, accountability, and a strong focus on equity and inclusion.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Newham is located only 5 miles east of London.
Newham has the youngest overall population in the country.
Newham was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park.
Newham has a thriving arts quarter.
Newham has two University of East London campuses.
Newham has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford.

Equal Opportunity

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.
If you are applying for a management role, we encourage you to review our Managers' HEART Charter, which outlines the leadership expectations and behaviours that support our values in practice.
If you are appointed to a job that involves working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.