Section Manager - Business (Finance & Management)

Section Manager – Business (Finance & Management)

West London Salary: £47,939 – £52,165 per annum Full-time | 36 hours per week | 52 weeks per year

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Section Manager – Business (Finance & Management) to lead and develop a dynamic curriculum area within a forward-thinking further education environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate education professional to shape curriculum delivery, drive student success, and lead a team of teaching staff across a portfolio of business and finance programmes.

About the Role

As Section Manager, you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, while supporting the strategic growth of the Business provision. You will also deputise for the Head of School when required.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leadership & Curriculum Management

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• Lead the development, growth and innovation of Business (Finance & Management) programmes
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• Manage a cluster of courses, ensuring high standards of delivery, achievement, and student progression
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• Plan timetables, allocate resources, and support effective staffing
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• Support, motivate and manage teaching staff, including appraisals and development
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Teaching, Learning & Quality

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• Teach across a range of programmes within your specialism (including potential AAT and HE provision)
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• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and assessment practices
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• Monitor performance data and implement quality improvement strategies
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• Ensure compliance with awarding body standards and quality frameworks
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Student Experience & Outcomes

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• Oversee student recruitment, retention, and achievement
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• Ensure effective tutorial support and implementation of student support strategies
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• Promote an inclusive, supportive, and high-achieving learning environment
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Employer Engagement & Growth

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• Build strong relationships with employers and external partners
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• Contribute to the development of work-based learning opportunities
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• Identify and develop new curriculum and commercial opportunities aligned to market needs
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• Support marketing and promotional activities
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About You

We are looking for someone with strong leadership capability, a passion for education, and a proven track record in delivering excellent outcomes.

You will have:

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• A relevant degree or professional qualification in Business, Finance or related field
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• A recognised teaching qualification (Level 5 or above) or willingness to achieve
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• Experience teaching in Further Education (Business/Finance subject areas)
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• Demonstrable curriculum management or team leadership experience
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• Strong knowledge of teaching, learning, and assessment practices
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• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
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• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion
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Desirable:

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• Experience delivering AAT or Higher Education programmes
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• Industry experience in Business or Finance
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• Assessor/verifier or professional qualifications (e.g. AAT, CIPD, ILM)
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Why Apply?

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• Opportunity to shape and grow a key curriculum area
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• Supportive and collaborative leadership environment
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• Career progression and professional development opportunities
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• Ability to make a real impact on student success and employability
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Apply Now

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a meaningful impact in education, we’d love to hear from you.