The role
Do you want to lead meaningful learning experiences that help adult learners thrive?
Can you bring your teaching and leadership expertise to shape an engaging, high-quality vocational curriculum?
Are you excited to join a supportive, community-driven team making a real impact in Southwark?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Our Southwark Adult Learning Service is looking for passionate and dedicates Curriculum Team Leader – Vocational Courses to join our amazing team and help make a difference today!
About the Role:
As Curriculum Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences across our vocational curriculum. You’ll work closely with managers to support the service’s strategic goals while ensuring the ongoing development of course content and delivery.
You’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards in health and safety, as well as safeguarding staff and service users. The role also involves building strong relationships with residents, external partners, and Council teams, contributing to the continued growth and success of the Southwark Adult Learning Service.
About You:
We're looking for someone with a strong background in vocational education and a passion for leading inclusive, learner-centred provision.
You'll bring:
- Experience of teaching vocational courses and leading curriculum design, across Childcare, Teaching Assistant and Health & Social Care
- Proven ability to manage quality assurance and improve learner outcomes
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills
- A commitment to inclusive practice and adult learning values
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and health and safety standards
About the Team:
Southwark Adult Learning Service is at the heart of lifelong learning in Southwark, supporting residents with a broad and inclusive curriculum. We’re a collaborative, supportive team, committed to creating a fairer future for all through education. As part of our team, you’ll have access to ongoing professional development and the opportunity to shape the future of vocational learning in the borough.
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 .uk
Additional Information:
- Based at the Thomas Calton Centre, with occasional travel to Tooley Street and off-site locations for meetings, training, and events.
- Enhanced DBS check required
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment timetable
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 programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Attachments
- Team Leader Adult Vocational Courses JD 2025.docx