Reed
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
- Lead the development, growth and innovation of Business (Finance & Management) programmes
- Manage a cluster of courses, ensuring high standards of delivery, achievement, and student progression
- Plan timetables, allocate resources, and support effective staffing
- Support, motivate and manage teaching staff, including appraisals and development
Teaching, Learning & Quality
- Teach across a range of programmes within your specialism (including potential AAT and HE provision)
- Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and assessment practices
- Monitor performance data and implement quality improvement strategies
- Ensure compliance with awarding body standards and quality frameworks
Student Experience & Outcomes
- Oversee student recruitment, retention, and achievement
- Ensure effective tutorial support and implementation of student support strategies
- Promote an inclusive, supportive, and high-achieving learning environment
Employer Engagement & Growth
- Build strong relationships with employers and external partners
- Contribute to the development of work-based learning opportunities
- Identify and develop new curriculum and commercial opportunities aligned to market needs
- Support marketing and promotional activities
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:
- A relevant degree or professional qualification in Business, Finance or related field
- A recognised teaching qualification (Level 5 or above) or willingness to achieve
- Experience teaching in Further Education (Business/Finance subject areas)
- Demonstrable curriculum management or team leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of teaching, learning, and assessment practices
- Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion
Desirable:
- Experience delivering AAT or Higher Education programmes
- Industry experience in Business or Finance
- Assessor/verifier or professional qualifications (e.g. AAT, CIPD, ILM)
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to shape and grow a key curriculum area
- Supportive and collaborative leadership environment
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Ability to make a real impact on student success and employability
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.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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