Curriculum Manager – Foundation Learning

Curriculum Manager – Foundation Learning (SEND)
📍 Newham Area | 💼 Full-Time | 📅 Permanent | 💷 £54,218 – £56,579

Do you have a passion for inclusive education and a commitment to empowering learners with SEND?

We are working on behalf of a forward-thinking college in the Newham area to recruit an inspiring Curriculum Manager – Foundation Learning (SEND). This is a fantastic full-time, permanent opportunity to lead and shape high-quality provision for learners aged 16-25 with special educational needs and disabilities, including supported internships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver a responsive, learner-centred curriculum in collaboration with local authorities and community stakeholders

• Line manage a dedicated team of teaching staff and job coaches, ensuring effective learner support and continuous staff development

• Deliver between 7-12 hours of teaching per week or act as a personal tutor to maintain strong learner engagement

• Drive quality through rigorous assurance processes, performance monitoring, and a culture of continuous improvement

• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, schools, and local organisations to ensure smooth learner transitions and holistic support

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree or substantial relevant experience, ideally within a SEND context

• A full teaching qualification (or working towards one)

• Experience teaching or managing high-needs learner programmes

• A collaborative, compassionate leader skilled in managing complex behaviours and promoting inclusive practice

• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, learner support frameworks, and quality assurance

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a college that puts inclusion and learner development at the heart of everything it does. You’ll be joining a team committed to transforming lives and supporting young people with SEND to thrive, progress, and achieve their potential.

Apply today – £54,218 – £56,579 | Full-Time | Permanent | Newham Area

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18’s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.