Curriculum Lead - (DTEC) and (ASI)

Lincoln College; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln College seeks an experienced leader to drive teaching excellence, curriculum leadership, and continuous quality improvement across its FE programme. The role focuses on improving learner outcomes and standards in engineering and related high-growth sectors.

Working with the Curriculum Director, you will lead QA activities, staff development and develop a priority curriculum in collaboration with industry partners, shaping the future workforce for defence and high-growth industries.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with a strong track record of teaching, curriculum leadership and quality improvement.
• Ability to raise standards and improve learner outcomes.
• Experience in leading teaching, learning and assessment in FE.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and improvement activity across a high-profile curriculum area.
• Develop staff performance and support continuous improvement.
• Drive development of priority curriculum aligned to high-growth sectors.
• Collaborate with industry partners and employers.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Quality improvement

Staff development

Education leadership

Industry partnerships

Education

Further Education teaching experience

Job description

We are seeking a proven leader with a strong track record of successful teaching, curriculum leadership and impactful quality improvement, alongside the ability to raise standards, improve learner outcomes and drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment. Successful experience of teaching within Further Education is highly desirable, particularly within engineering, advanced manufacturing, aviation, and aerospace. You will bring the credibility, passion, and expertise to inspire staff, support learners, and lead continuous improvement across a high-profile and nationally significant curriculum area.

Working closely with the Curriculum Director, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding learner outcomes, leading quality assurance and improvement activity, developing staff performance, and supporting the continued growth and success of DTEC and ASI. Working closely with industry partners, employers, and education professionals, you will lead the development of a priority curriculum that inspires learners and equips them with the skills needed to succeed in high-growth sectors.

As a Gold Award holder under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we are proud of our commitment to the Armed Forces community and to developing the skills and opportunities that support the defence sector. We have a dedicated, 'Supporting our Armed Forces Community Policy, which provides initiatives such as 2 weeks additional paid leave for members of Reserve Forces to undertake Reserve Forces training and duties, a commitment to guarantee an interview to ex-Armed Forces personnel who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for a vacancy and internal support through our armed forces champions and networks.