Interim Head of Curriculum - Elective Home Education

Interim Head of Curriculum – Elective Home Education (14–16)

Location: Lewisham College, London Proposed Start Date: 2 November 2026 Recruitment Provider: The Supply Register Sector: Further Education / Education Leadership

About the Role

The Supply Register is seeking an experienced education leader for an interim Head of Curriculum role within the Elective Home Education provision at Lewisham College, part of NCG.

The provision supports approximately 120 learners aged 14–16 and a further 25 learners aged 16–18. The successful candidate will bring strong secondary school leadership and management experience to oversee curriculum delivery, support teaching teams and improve learner outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's education, supporting them to achieve their academic potential and progress into further education, vocational training or employment.

The successful candidate will initially be engaged through The Supply Register to support the college's leadership and curriculum delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Elective Home Education provision effectively.

Oversee curriculum planning, development and delivery, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

Lead, support and develop teaching staff, promoting continuous improvement.

Monitor attendance, engagement, achievement and progression, implementing improvement strategies where necessary.

Lead quality assurance activities, including lesson observations, curriculum reviews and performance monitoring.

Ensure effective safeguarding, pastoral support, behaviour management and student welfare.

Promote inclusive teaching and appropriate support for learners with SEND and additional learning needs.

Work collaboratively with college leadership, parents, carers and external stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with relevant educational requirements, college policies and quality standards.

Contribute to strategic planning and the ongoing development of the provision.

Essential Requirements

Significant leadership and management experience in a secondary school or comparable 14–16 education setting.

Proven experience of curriculum leadership and improving learner outcomes.

Experience managing, developing and supporting teaching staff.

Strong knowledge of teaching, learning, assessment and quality assurance.

Sound understanding of safeguarding, student welfare and inclusive education.

Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.

A proactive, learner-focused approach, with the ability to lead improvement and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Experience

Experience working with electively home-educated learners.

Knowledge of GCSE curriculum delivery and examination preparation.

Experience supporting learners with SEND or additional learning needs.

Relevant teaching and leadership qualifications.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced education leader seeking your next opportunity, please submit your CV for consideration.

Proposed start date: 2 November 2026, subject to completion of the required compliance checks