Director of Adult Learning – Newham College London

Schoolsweek; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London seeks a strategic Director of Adult Learning to lead the adult curriculum. The successful candidate will oversee the growth of adult programmes, ensuring high participation and achievement rates. This pivotal role requires significant experience in adult education, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact for further discussion before applying. Closing date for applications is 3 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult further education.
• Proven curriculum development capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the adult curriculum offer.
• Drive growth in adult programmes.
• Maximise student participation and achievement rates.

Job description

Newham College London is one of the top-performing further education colleges in London and is a beacon of achievement, inclusivity and collaboration.

Our students are at the heart of everything we do and our leaders and staff are crucial in ensuring we support them to develop the skills to achieve their ambitions. We are committed to providing high-quality education and training to a diverse community, with a focus on innovation and excellence.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Adult Learning to lead, manage and develop the adult curriculum offer across the college. The successful candidate will drive growth in adult programmes, maximise student participation and achievement rates and ensure all students receive an outstanding experience. You will play a proactive role in delivering the college’s strategic initiatives, with a particular focus on adult vocational programmes and local employment. This is a pivotal leadership role, requiring experience in adult further education, curriculum development and stakeholder engagement.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to contact [e-mail] to discuss the role before the closing date.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 3 February 2026
Interview date: week commencing Monday 9 February 2026
For more information visit: www.fea.co.uk/job/ncl-dal/