Director of Curriculum

DIRECTORS of CURRICULUM
Post 1: Director of Curriculum - Faculty of Professional Studies
Post 2: Director of Curriculum - Faculty of Vocational Studies
Salary: £65,000 - £72,500
(dependent upon skills and experience)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the most successful FE colleges in the country. Rated Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ in every category since 2019, and with achievement rates for academic, vocational, apprenticeship and adult provision all in the top 5% of FE providers nationally, NSCG is an exceptional place to work and study.

The NSCG Group has recently been extended with the opening of the Stoke and Staffordshire Institute of Technology, the establishment of an NSCG campus in Leek and most recently the opening of a town centre Adult Education Hub in Stafford. In 2026/27 we shall be working to develop an Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence Centre and a Technical and Vocational Excellence Hub.

Following the appointment of Shelley Brown as Principal from January 2027, and given the significant growth which the College has experienced in recent years, we now wish to appoint two Directors of Curriculum to take on responsibility for the development and quality of Professional & Vocational Studies areas across all of the NSCG campuses.

Working with an outstanding and forward-thinking senior management team, and reporting to the Vice Principal, these are opportunities for ambitious and dynamic managers with a flexible and ‘hands on’ approach with broad experience and excellent problem solving skills.

Post 1: Faculty of Professional Studies
Oversees line management of Curriculum Managers and provision across:

Business, Accounting, Management & Marketing
Digital & IT, E-Sports
Travel & TourismPost 2: Faculty of Vocational Studies
Oversees line management of Curriculum Managers and provision across:

Early Years, Education & Childcare
Health & Social Care, Nursing & Midwifery
Sport, Public & Legal Services
Key Responsibilities

Strategic Curriculum Leadership: Design and lead a coherent, sustainable curriculum that aligns with national qualifications (including T Levels and upcoming V Level reforms) and local skills priorities.
Quality & Performance: Secure sector-leading learner outcomes, high grades, positive progression, attendance, and strong retention rates.
Financial & Resource Management: Exercise robust financial control within agreed budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and value for money.
People & Performance Management: Direct appraisal, professional development, and performance management for departmental staff, driving high standards of teaching and learning.
Compliance & Safeguarding: Implement statutory policies relating to safeguarding, Prevent, health and safety, and equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. 
Key Requirements (Person Specification)

Qualifications: Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject alongside a full teaching qualification.
Experience: Substantial management experience in FE or a comparable sector, with a proven track record of curriculum management, study programme design, and quality improvement.
Knowledge: Sound understanding of the UK FE sector funding environment, inspection frameworks, and current Level 2 and Level 3 educational reforms (including T Levels).
Skills: Strong team leadership, performance management, analytical capabilities (data/budgets), project management, and excellent communication skills.
Values: Deep commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. 
Get in touch

If you wish to have an informal discussion prior to your application, please contact Ian Hookway. Vice Principal - Communications, Staff & Student Services at who will arrange an appointment for you to visit the College and answer any initial questions you may have.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

Employer Pension contributions (Teacher’ Pension Scheme).
35 Days Annual Leave, (PLUS Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
Subsidised Gym Membership.
Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
Free Parking
On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.
How to apply

To apply for the role of Director of Curriculum, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 25 October 2026 with Interviews to be held on Thursday 5 November 2026.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community