Curriculum and Performance Manager Technical and Trades

Total People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider in Manchester is seeking a Curriculum & Performance Manager for their Technical and Trades department. This full-time role involves overseeing curriculum delivery, managing learning coaches, and ensuring a high quality of education. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to student success. The position offers a range of benefits including generous vacation and pension contributions.

Benefits

34 days annual leave including bank holidays

Significant pension contribution

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Healthcare discounts

Qualifications

• Vocational experience in one curriculum area of responsibility (L3).
• Experience of creating and delivering high quality learning programmes.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a diverse range of people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the curriculum.
• Manage learning coaches and ensure effective processes.
• Implement curriculum design and innovation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking ability

Self-motivated

Education

Certificate in Education (level 4) or equivalent

Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Total People, one of the UK's leading apprenticeship providers and part of LTE Group, now have an exciting opportunity for talented professionals to come and join our team in the Curriculum & Performance Manager - Technical and Trades.

This role is offered on a permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) basis, based at our Wythenshawe campus.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the curriculum including management of learning coaches, ensuring implementation and effective operation of end-to-end learner journey processes, curriculum design and innovation, learner progression and quality of provision.

As a Curriculum & Performance Manager - Technical and Trades working for Total People, we can guarantee variety, support, and a great company to work for!

In order to be successful in your application you will need to meet the following essential criteria:

• Hold or work towards Certificate in Education (level 4) or equivalent
• Vocational experience in one curriculum area of responsibility (L3)
• Maths and English at L2 or equivalent
• Experience of creating and delivering high quality learning programmes
• Ability to multi-task and handle a fast-paced work environment
• A willingness and ability to work unsocial hours (e.g.: occasional evening work) to meet the needs of the business as required
• A willingness to travel to meet the needs of the business
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to support the development of teams
• Ability to work on your own initiative and be self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a diverse range of people

Benefits:

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, plus birthday day off
• significant pension contribution
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare discounts

Total People is an equal opportunities employer. We ask all applicants to demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities of the role with experience and/or qualifications detailed within the role profile.

Across the LTE Group we work to support our veterans into employment and are also proud holders of Disability Confident employer award. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.

The closing date for this job advert is 07/08/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response, so we recommend you apply at your earliest opportunity.