Curriculum Head Nautical Science & STEM

City of Glasgow College; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Glasgow College is seeking a Curriculum Head for Nautical Science & STEM on a fixed-term 12-month contract. The post is full-time (35 hours per week) with a salary of £59,850 per annum.

The successful candidate will lead and shape curriculum provision, drive teaching quality, and ensure alignment with the college’s strategic direction. A relevant degree and full teaching qualification are required, plus experience in curriculum development and staff deployment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and full teaching qualification.
• Experience managing curriculum delivery and staff.
• Evidence of creative and innovative learning approaches.
• Understanding of Marine Engineering and UK MCA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage curriculum development for Nautical Science & STEM.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of learning and teaching.
• Develop and deploy coherent academic guidance systems.
• Support recruitment/retention initiatives and student employability.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Teaching leadership

Staff management

Curriculum development

Recruitment & employability

Education

Teaching qualification

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

3650- Curriculum Head Nautical Science & STEM

JOB VACANCY

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Curriculum Head – Nautical Science & STEM

Fixed Term – 12 Months

Full Time (35 hours per week)

£59,850 per annum

Working with the Associate Dean, the successful candidate will lead and manage the development of the curriculum area to ensure that the delivery of learning and teaching is of the highest standard and responsive to the needs of the students. You will manage and develop the curriculum offer in line with the College’s strategic direction and ensure that coherent academic guidance systems are in place and implemented in line with College policy.

You will hold a relevant degree and/or appropriate professional qualification along with a full teaching qualification. You should have previous experience of the direct management of curriculum delivery and development including the effective development, deployment and management of staff and direct relevant experience of curriculum development and planning processes. You will be able to evidence creative and innovative methods of learning and teaching and a contribution to the wider student experience i.e. recruitment/retention initiatives/employability and enterprise initiatives. You will have prior qualifications or experience relating to the fields of Marine Engineering and have an understanding of UK MCA qualifications. Chief Engineer qualifications would be beneficial but not required.

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Applications Close No Later Than midnight on 9th September 2026.

3650- Curriculum Head Nautical Science & STEM