Curriculum Manager in Vocational Science

About Us: Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education. With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development. The Role. We are looking for an ambitious, forward thinking Curriculum Manager to lead our Vocational Science provision across campuses. You will manage BTEC Science (Level 1-3), GCSE Science, and Access to Science, ensuring high quality, consistent delivery and strong learner outcomes. You will develop staff, drive innovation in teaching, and use data to improve achievement, retention and progression. The role requires a collaborative leader with a passion for inclusive, high quality science education. This role is offered on a 1-year fixed term basis. Key responsibilities. · lead our vocational Science provision across campuses. You will manage BTEC Science (Level 1-3), GCSE Science, and Access to Science, · Use labour market intelligence and stakeholder engagement to shape curriculum design and development. · Oversee course planning, timetabling, resource allocation and target setting to meet college KPIs. · Line manage and support teaching staff, including recruitment, induction, performance management and professional development. · Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment through coaching, learning walks, observations and quality assurance activities. · Promote strong attendance, punctuality, behaviour and safeguarding practices across the department. · Monitor learner progress, intervene rapidly where needed, and support high levels of achievement and pr