The Vice President – Curriculum & Quality
Reporting to: Principal & CEODirect Reports: Curriculum and Quality leadership teamsStart Date: 1 September (flexible for the right candidate)Working Pattern: On-site (no hybrid working)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £110k-£115k/annum
This is a senior executive leadership role in a dynamic Further Education college in East London.
The Vice President – Curriculum & Quality will lead on all aspects of curriculum design, quality improvement, and learner success, ensuring consistently high standards across all provision areas. The role is central to driving teaching excellence, improving outcomes, and embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
Key Purpose of the Role
The Vice President will:
• Lead curriculum quality improvement across the college
• Drive excellence in Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA)
• Oversee a broad and diverse curriculum portfolio, including:
o Apprenticeships
o Adult learning (Maths, English, ESOL)
o GCSE English and Maths (including resit programmes)
o Provision for learners with SEND and complex needs
• Lead and embed inclusive practice across all curriculum areas
• Strengthen and embed quality assurance (QA) systems and improvement planning
Leadership & Management
The Vice President will:
Provide inspirational leadership to high-performing curriculum and quality teamsFoster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven organisational cultureBuild and sustain strong partnerships with employers, stakeholders, and funding agenciesDeputise for the Principal & CEO as required, representing the college at a senior strategic level
What you would bring:
Substantial senior leadership experience within Further Education (FE)Demonstrable success in leading curriculum strategy and quality improvementProven track record of improving teaching, learning, assessment, and learner outcomesExperience of Ofsted inspections at a senior leadership level, ideally as Ofsted NomineeStrong understanding of FE funding methodologies, curriculum planning, and performance data analysis
Knowledge & Expertise
Apprenticeship delivery and adult education provisionEnglish and Maths curriculum leadership, including GCSE resit programmesSEND provision and inclusive curriculum designQuality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement systemsIn-depth knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
Personal Qualities
Visible, approachable, and values-driven senior leaderHigh levels of emotional intelligence and professional integrityStrong commitment to inclusive leadership and organisational developmentCollaborative and solution-focused approach to leading changeResilient, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
Working Environment
Inclusive, ambitious, and forward-thinking college cultureStrong commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in teaching and learningSignificant opportunity to shape strategic direction and deliver measurable impactSupportive platform for innovation in curriculum design and quality enhancement
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate on contacting us on 0115 841 4505.
