OverviewThe School of Adult Education at Merton College is seeking a Curriculum Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for a diverse adult learning curriculum that improves social mobility, supports retraining, and promotes lifelong learning. The role will lead a broad portfolio of programmes, including Basic Skills (English and Maths at Functional Skills and GCSE level), Digital Skills, and a range of wellbeing and community learning courses designed to reduce social isolation and enhance learners’ confidence and personal development.ResponsibilitiesLead a significant portfolio of programmes, ensuring high-quality provision and an outstanding learner experience.Manage curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling, and resource allocation.Maintain robust quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with funding body requirements, awarding body regulations, and internal performance frameworks.Lead a contract on behalf of the London Borough of Merton and work with partners to deliver measurable impact for learners and the wider community.Contribute to quality procedures (IQA/EQA, RARPA, QIP, SAR) and maintain awareness of awarding body regulations.Conduct OTLA, appraisals, and set measurable performance targets; uphold understanding of the Ofsted FE framework, adult education funding, curriculum design, and the needs of adult learners.QualificationsSubstantial experience in adult education, further education, or community learning settings.Qualified teacher with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, DTLLS, or equivalent) and able to teach within at least one area of the curriculum.Experience contributing to quality procedures (IQA/EQA, RARPA, QIP, SAR) and a strong awareness of awarding body regulations.Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead large teams of contracted and sessional staff, and deliver measurable impact for learners.Requirements and SkillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels and build partnerships with staff, senior leaders, external agencies and community partners.Highly organised, proactive, and solution-focused with the capacity to work in a fast-paced leadership role.What we offerClosing date for completed applications: 15 March 2026.Interviews: Thursday 26 March at Merton College.Benefits: generous annual leave (37 days plus up to 8 days at Christmas/New Year), 5 days wellbeing leave, Pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training, and a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme.South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.As part of our due diligence checks, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr