Head of Curriculum - A Levels

Overview

Are you ready to lead our flagship A Level provision at Lewes? Do you want to shape confident, independent learners who are ready for the next stage of their academic or professional journey?

ESC is seeking an exceptional Head of Curriculum A Levels to lead our Lewes provision. The Lewes campus contains our flagship A Level department and plays a central role in shaping the academic identity of the College Group.

Working with the Director of A Levels, you will ensure that our A Level students are successfully recruited, expertly taught, well supported and achieve strong outcomes. You will lead a culture that develops students into independent thinkers; intellectually curious, resilient and academically disciplined, who are well prepared for competitive higher education, apprenticeships or employment.

A pivotal management role combining strategic oversight with operational rigour and active teaching. It will suit a credible academic leader who understands what excellent A Level provision looks like and has the confidence to raise standards while developing others.

This exciting role will include:

• Leading and managing A Level curriculum teams, including performance management, coaching and development.
• Driving high standards in teaching, learning and assessment through quality assurance and improvement planning.
• Monitoring and improving attendance, behaviour, progress and attainment across all elements of Study Programmes.
• Shaping a curriculum culture: academic independence, critical thinking and strong progression outcomes

If you can demonstrate the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• Successful leadership experience within post-16 education, ideally including management of teaching staff
• A strong track record of improving learner outcomes through effective quality assurance and performance management
• Secure understanding of A Level standards, curriculum design and assessment practice
• A relevant degree and teaching qualification.

Closing date: 15th March 2026

Interview Date: 23rd March 2026

College location:
Based at our Lewes Campus.

Annual salary:
Circa £45,000 - £49,000

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours:
Full time – 37 Hours/52.14 Weeks

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For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email  Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

East Sussex College is a people-centric, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5,500 students. We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T-levels, work based, 14-19, higher education and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop stronger pathways for our students and communities.

• ESC PROUD VALUES – POSITIVITY – RESPECT – OPPORTUNITY – UNITY – DIVERSITY

East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Application & Safeguarding process:

• We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adjustments ().
• Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK; work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
• Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check.
• Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
• If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required.

DEIB commitment (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging):

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