Course Leader - Electrical

Leeds City College; Long Lee; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

Keighley College is seeking an experienced Course Leader in Electrical to oversee the Electrical provision across Keighley College and Harrogate College. You will shape delivery, ensure high-quality teaching and assess learner outcomes, and collaborate with employers to keep the curriculum industry-relevant.

The role requires leadership, strategic planning and a passion for developing talent, with a focus on improving recruitment, attendance and progression across both campuses.

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical programmes or curriculum areas.
• Ability to drive learner progression and quality improvements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in Further Education.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coordinate the delivery of Electrical programmes across campuses.
• Drive improvements in recruitment, attendance, retention, achievement and progression.
• Mentor and develop curriculum staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Monitor learner performance and implement timely interventions to support success.
• Collaborate with employers to ensure curriculum content reflects industry needs.
• Lead course reviews and quality improvement activities to maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Electrical Installation qualification

Teaching qualification or willingness

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Course Leader in Electrical to lead our Electrical provision across Keighley College and Harrogate College.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of electrical education, ensuring learners receive a high-quality learning experience that prepares them for successful careers in the industry.

As Course Leader, you will provide leadership and direction for the Electrical curriculum, driving high standards of teaching, learning and assessment while supporting colleagues to deliver outstanding learner outcomes. Working closely with employers and industry partners, you will help ensure our programmes remain relevant, innovative and aligned to local and regional skills needs.

You will be responsible for curriculum planning, quality improvement, learner performance and the day-to-day coordination of Electrical programmes across both campuses. The successful candidate will be passionate about developing talent, committed to excellence and keen to make a positive impact on learners, staff and employers alike.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Lecturer, curriculum leader or industry professional with teaching experience to influence the development of a growing provision and help inspire the next generation of electrical professionals.

What You Will Do

• Lead, manage and coordinate the delivery of Electrical programmes across both college campuses.


• Drive improvements in learner recruitment, attendance, retention, achievement and progression.


• Support, mentor and develop curriculum staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.


• Monitor learner performance and implement timely interventions to support success.


• Work closely with employers and industry stakeholders to ensure curriculum content reflects current and future workforce needs.


• Lead curriculum planning, course reviews and quality improvement activities to maintain high standards and achieve positive outcomes.


• Ensure compliance with awarding body, college and regulatory requirements.


• Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement.


• Support the recruitment, induction and progression of learners through participation in open events, interviews and enrolment activities.


• Develop innovative learning opportunities that enhance learner engagement and employability.


• Contribute to the strategic growth and development of Electrical provision across both colleges.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of Electrical education across Keighley and Harrogate, working collaboratively with colleagues, employers and learners to deliver excellence and meet the skills needs of the region.

About You

We are looking for an inspirational and industry-focused professional who is passionate about developing the next generation of electrical talent.

You will have a strong background in the Electrical sector alongside the ability to lead, motivate and support both learners and colleagues to achieve their full potential.

You Will Bring

• A relevant qualification in Electrical Installation or a related discipline.


• Recent industry experience and up-to-date knowledge of the Electrical sector.


• Experience of delivering high-quality teaching, training or assessment within Further Education, Apprenticeships or the workplace.


• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.


• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.


• Experience of supporting quality improvement and driving positive learner outcomes.


• The ability to build effective relationships with employers, stakeholders and curriculum teams.


• A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and outstanding learner experiences.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual Leave

• Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays


• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.

If applicable, the institution offers various qualifications to further professional development.

Employee wellbeing initiatives:

• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:

• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:

• Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.

Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.