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Interim Curriculum Manager - Foundation Learning / SEND Location: East London Contract: Full-Time | Interim Sector: Further Education Are you an experienced FE Curriculum Manager with a background in SEND, Foundation…

Pay rate £275 – £325/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 29 September 2026

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Interim Curriculum Manager - Foundation Learning / SEND

Location: East London
Contract: Full-Time | Interim
Sector: Further Education

Are you an experienced FE Curriculum Manager with a background in SEND, Foundation Learning or Supported Learning?

We are currently supporting an FE college in East London to appoint an experienced Interim Curriculum Manager - Foundation Learning/SEND.

The Role

You will lead and manage Foundation Learning and SEND provision, ensuring high-quality teaching, strong learner outcomes and continuous curriculum improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading and managing Foundation Learning/SEND programmes
* Line managing and developing teaching staff
* Driving recruitment, retention, achievement, attendance and progression
* Leading curriculum planning, quality assurance and improvement
* Monitoring learner progress, behaviour and safeguarding
* Managing curriculum resources, staffing and timetabling
* Working with stakeholders, parents/carers and external agencies
* Using data and KPIs to drive performance and improvement
* Supporting quality improvement planning and self-assessment
* Teaching approximately 7-12 hours per week

About You

Curriculum management experience within Further Education is essential.

You will also have:

* Experience leading SEND, Foundation Learning, Supported Learning or similar FE provision
* Experience managing and developing teaching staff
* A full teaching qualification
* Strong knowledge of inclusive curriculum delivery and learner support
* Experience supporting learners with SEND/EHCPs and complex needs
* Strong understanding of quality improvement and FE KPIs
* A proven ability to improve learner outcomes

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FE Curriculum Manager looking for a full-time interim position within a SEND/Foundation Learning environment.

If you have the required curriculum management experience and are available for an interim opportunity in East London, apply now or get in touch for more information.

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.

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Because education matters.

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