Curriculum Co-ordinator
hace 14 horas
London
Location: London Borough of Newham, UKSalary: 49,056 - 52,194 per yearEmployment: Full timeCategory: EducationPosted: 2026-08-20Valid to: 2026-09-13Apply: https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/5832Employer: London Borough of NewhamJob DescriptionESOL Curriculum Co-ordinator - Subject SpecialistSalary: PO4 49,056 – 52,194 per annumService: Our Newham – Learning & SkillsDirectorate: PlacemakingLocation: London Borough of Newham Position: Full time, permanentLead. Inspire. Transform Lives.Are you an experienced educator and inspirational leader with a passion for delivering high quality adult education?Our Newham Learning & Skills is looking for an exceptional ESOL Curriculum Co-ordinator to lead and develop a thriving curriculum area, empowering adult learners to achieve their ambitions while inspiring and supporting a team of dedicated tutors.This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London's largest and most ambitious adult learning providers, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping curriculum innovation, driving quality improvement and ensuring every learner receives an outstanding educational experience.About the RoleReporting to the ESOL Curriculum Manager, you will support the strategic leadership and operational management of the curriculum area, contributing to the delivery of Our Newham Learning & Skills' priorities and wider cross-council initiatives.You will lead the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across accredited and non-accredited provision, ensuring an outstanding learner experience and positive outcomes. You will also lead the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) process, ensuring all assessment and internal verification activities meet awarding body requirements, quality standards and service expectations.Working closely with tutors, you will drive curriculum planning, quality improvement and performance, using data to improve attendance, retention, achievement and progression while supporting staff to continually develop their practice.The role includes approximately 432 annual teaching hours, alongside curriculum leadership and quality assurance responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and inspire a team of tutors and support staff to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.Develop innovative curriculum programmes that respond to learner, community and employer needs.Drive continuous quality improvement through lesson observations, coaching, mentoring and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA).Monitor performance data to improve attendance, retention, achievement and learner progression.Lead curriculum planning, examinations and assessment activities.Promote digital innovation, equality, diversity, safeguarding, Prevent and British Values across the curriculum.Recruit, induct, coach and develop teaching staff, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.Contribute to the strategic development of Our Newham Learning & Skills and support cross-service initiatives.About YouWe're looking for an experienced ESOL leader who is passionate about adult education, committed to raising standards and capable of inspiring others to deliver exceptional learning experiences.You will have:A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent).Relevant subject expertise, ideally educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.Successful experience of teaching adult learners across a range of levels.Experience of leading curriculum delivery and managing teaching teams.Strong knowledge of quality assurance, curriculum development and the Education Inspection Framework.Experience of using learner performance data to drive continuous improvement.Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and learner success.Salary and BenefitsAt Our Newham Learning & Skills, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:Competitive salary of 49,056–52,194 per annum (PO4).Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering one of the UK's leading public sector pension schemes.Access to a wide range of learning and professional development opportunities to support your career progression.A comprehensive employee wellbeing programme, staff discounts and a range of employee benefits.The opportunity to work within a diverse, inclusive and ambitious organisation committed to transforming lives through adult education.Join a forward-thinking service where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work will have a lasting impact on learners and the wider Newham community.Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to work flexibly across Learning & Skills centres, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet service requirements.This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.Join UsIf you're ready to shape the future of ESOL provision and make a lasting difference to the lives of adult learners across Newham, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that's passionate about transforming lives through learning.Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.Apply today and help us transform lives through learning. For more information, please contact: Laura.Iacsa@newhamgov.ukPlease view JD hereClosing date: 13th September 2026Additional InformationWe are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. 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.The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by .About usThe London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.