Curriculum Manager - English 16-18 year olds

About Barnet and Southgate College We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities. We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence. Our Essential Skills provision is central to learner success across the College. English and maths underpin progression into employment, higher education and further study, and the Curriculum Manager for English plays a pivotal role in ensuring that 16-18 learners on Education Programmes for Young People leave with the qualifications and confidence they need. You will be joining a team where your professional expertise is valued and where strong senior backing gives you the conditions to lead with confidence. What You'll Be Doing Leading the team: Line manage, coach and develop English curriculum staff, driving teaching quality, embedding best practice and creating the conditions for high performance and continuous improvement. Curriculum innovation: Design and develop an innovative, responsive English curriculum that engages 16-18 learners on Education Programmes for Young People, drawing on up-to-date research, evidence-based methodologies and flexible delivery approaches. Raising standards: Set and monitor challenging improvement targets, lead developmental lesson observations and learning walks, and use quality reviews, learner voice and data to plan and implement effective improvement strategies. Learner outcomes: Ensure every learner is on the right course, has a purposeful ILP, receives effective tutorial support and is on track to achieve their English GCSE or Functional Skills qualification. Quality and self-assessment: Lead the self-assessment process and quality improvement planning for the English area, contributing to wid