Curriculum Manager - Applied Science

Overview

Passionate about shaping the future of Applied Science? Join our London-based Further Education team as a Curriculum Manager and lead the development and delivery of outstanding, industry-relevant programmes that shape your student's futures.

Curriculum Manager – Applied Science

As a Curriculum Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward our strategic objectives and ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and learner experience across our Applied Science curriculum and services.

You will be a strong candidate for this role if you can demonstrate:

• You will lead on the development and delivery of outstanding educational provision
• Working collaboratively with staff across departments to implement innovative and inclusive practices that support both learners and colleagues to thrive.
• A successful track record of line managing teaching and support staff, driving performance and accountability
• Expertise in designing, planning, and delivering high-quality, learner-focused curriculum programmes
• A solid understanding of compliance, funding regulations, and quality assurance processes
• The ability to use data effectively to improve learner attendance, retention, and progression
• Experience managing budgets and resources to ensure cost-effective and high-impact delivery
• Prepare for and contribute to internal and external audits, inspections (e.g. Ofsted), and quality reviews

This role is offered on a part time (0.4 FTE), permanent position.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Curriculum Manager to lead our Applied Science programme. You will deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment. As part of our dynamic team, you will inspire and support students to achieve their goals and progress within their chosen field.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced lecturers ready to take the next step in their career and move into a leadership role.

You will be joining a high-performing and forward-thinking leadership team, working closely with colleagues across CCC to deliver on our shared goals. This role will involve line management of 5 staff, supporting their development and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

As part of our senior leadership structure, you will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of the college and ensuring its delivery through effective leadership, innovation, and operational oversight.

We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced leader with:

• Proven success in leading teams or departments within an educational or comparable setting
• Deep understanding of curriculum design, quality assurance, and student achievement
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and people management skills
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build effective partnerships internally and externally
• A commitment to creating inclusive and empowering learning environments
• A proactive, strategic mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and learner success
• A relevant teaching qualification and leadership training (or willingness to obtain these) with experience in Applied Science.
• You’ll be passionate about shaping education that changes lives and ready to contribute meaningfully to the long-term vision and success of the organisation.

Capital City College (CCC), one of the UK’s largest FE colleges in the UK, is seeking to appoint a Group Principal. This influential group supports over 35,000 students across 12 London campuses annually to develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education. This is done by an unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and an obsession with the quality of the student experience, which is underpinned by a resilient and prudent approach to financial management.

Capital City College are widely recognised for their commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that…