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English CM

Dovetail & Slate Ref: BBBH189966
GBP325 - GBP375 per day 11 September 2026
North London, England

Job Description

Curriculum Manager – English

Location: North London
Contract: Interim / Temporary
Hours: 3–4 Days Per Week
Start: Immediate

Are you an experienced English Curriculum Manager or FE English leader available to start immediately?

We are recruiting for an experienced Curriculum Manager – English to join a Further Education provider in North London on an interim basis.

This is a key leadership role where you will take responsibility for curriculum delivery, quality, performance and staff management across the English provision.

The Role

You will:

• Lead and manage the English curriculum area
• Manage, support and develop teaching staff
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and learner outcomes
• Monitor performance data and implement improvement plans
• Support curriculum planning, delivery and development
• Ensure high standards of quality assurance and compliance
• Lead on staff performance, CPD and continuous improvement

We Are Looking For

• Previous FE experience in a Curriculum Manager, Head of English, Curriculum Lead, Head of Department or similar leadership role
• A strong background in English curriculum delivery, including GCSE and/or Functional Skills
• Experience managing and developing teaching teams
• Strong experience in quality improvement, performance management and data analysis
• A relevant degree
• A full teaching qualification – PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or equivalent
• Someone available for an immediate start

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FE English leader looking for a flexible interim position.

DISCLAIMER

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn’t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. 

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