Curriculum Head in Construction & Trades Apprenticeships

Loughborough College; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Healthcare scheme

Nursery fees subsidy

Up to 37 days annual leave

Maternity/Paternity pay

CPD opportunities

Well-being hours

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Loughborough College Group is seeking a Curriculum Head in Construction & Trades Apprenticeships to lead employer-focused apprenticeship programmes at Stephenson College. The role focuses on high-quality training, apprentice outcomes, and strong employer partnerships.

You will drive curriculum quality, support assessment readiness and collaborate with industry partners to reflect current skills needs and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Providing effective leadership and direction for the Construction & Trades Apprenticeships curriculum area, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and workplace training.
• Driving apprentice recruitment, retention, achievement, progression and timely completion, including End-Point Assessment preparation.
• Developing and strengthening relationships with construction employers and industry partners to meet workforce needs and reflect current industry practices.
• Monitoring apprentice progress and departmental performance using data and QA processes to drive improvement.
• Leading curriculum development, self-assessment and quality improvement planning to meet quality, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Managing and developing curriculum colleagues, supporting professional development and high performance culture.
• Managing staffing, budgets, facilities and resources to ensure value for money and safe delivery of practical construction training.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Head in Construction & Trades Apprenticeships to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Stephenson College.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced curriculum leader with a strong understanding of construction and trades and/or apprenticeships to lead and develop a portfolio of employer-focused apprenticeship programmes. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality training, outstanding apprentice outcomes and strong partnerships with employers across the construction and trades sectors.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, employers and industry partners, you will drive curriculum quality, improve apprentice achievement and ensure our provision responds to current and emerging industry skills needs.

Responsibilities of this role include;

• Providing effective leadership and direction for the Construction & Trades Apprenticeships curriculum area, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and workplace training.
• Driving apprentice recruitment, retention, achievement, progression and timely completion, including effective preparation for End-Point Assessment.
• Developing and strengthening relationships with construction employers and industry partners to ensure apprenticeship provision meets workforce needs and reflects current industry practices and technologies.
• Monitoring apprentice progress and departmental performance, using data and quality assurance processes to identify priorities, address underperformance and drive continuous improvement.
• Leading curriculum development, self-assessment and quality improvement planning to ensure provision meets relevant quality, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Managing and developing curriculum colleagues, supporting professional development, occupational competence and a culture of high performance.
• Managing staffing, budgets, facilities and resources effectively, ensuring value for money and the safe delivery of practical construction training.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant apprenticeship funding rules, awarding organisation requirements, health and safety legislation, safeguarding arrangements and Group policies

We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about apprenticeships, construction skills and delivering excellent outcomes for apprentices and employers.

You will bring:

• Substantial experience within the construction or trades sector, and/or experience of curriculum leadership, programme management or the quality management of vocational or apprenticeship provision.
• A strong understanding of apprenticeship delivery, including apprenticeship standards, employer engagement, apprentice progress, quality assurance and End-Point Assessment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of construction industry practices, occupational standards, health and safety requirements and emerging technologies.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, manage performance and implement effective improvement strategies.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with employers and industry partners.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding and providing a supportive, high-quality learning experience for all apprentices.

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus's offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 37 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the Gov website. Please note right to work checks will be completed when the job is offered.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.