Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£41580 - £47628 per annum
36 hours/week
Ready to lead meaningful learning that empowers adult learners?
Can you shape a dynamic ESOL and Digital Skills curriculum with your teaching and leadership expertise?
Want to be part of a community-focused team creating real impact in Southwark?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Our Southwark Adult Learning Service is looking for passionate and dedicated Curriculum Team Leader - ESOL and Digital Skills to join our amazing team and help make a difference today!
About the Role:
As Curriculum Team Leader, you'll play a central role in leading the planning, delivery, and quality of ESOL and Digital Skills provision. You'll manage a team of academic staff, support the professional development of tutors, and deliver high-quality teaching yourself (320 hours annually). You'll ensure courses are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with learner needs and Council priorities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading course design, curriculum planning, and review
- Managing enrolment, registration, and learner progress tracking
- Observing teaching staff and supporting continuous quality improvement
- Coordinating accredited and non-accredited learning and assessment
- Organising and contributing to promotional events and outreach
- Supporting the safeguarding and wellbeing of staff and learners
About You:
We're looking for someone who brings both expertise and enthusiasm to adult learning.
You will need:
- Experience teaching ESOL and/or Digital Skills
- Strong curriculum development and team leadership skills
- A commitment to inclusive, high-quality learning
- Ability to coach and support academic staff through observations and CPD
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes and awarding body requirements
- A proactive, collaborative, and learner-focused approach
About the Team:
Southwark Adult Learning Service is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible learning that supports residents' personal, academic, and career development. Based in the vibrant Thomas Calton Centre, we foster a welcoming environment where staff and learners thrive.
As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to influence strategic direction, build relationships across the borough, and grow your leadership capabilities in a forward-thinking service.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Cathleen Xuereb at
Additional Information:
- Based at the Thomas Calton Centre, with occasional travel to Tooley Street and off-site locations for meetings, training, and events.
- DBS check required
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment Timeline:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 16th May 2025
Interview date/s: w/c 29th May 2025
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.