Curriculum Lead, Engineering & Professional Apprenticeships

Colchester Institute Corporation; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a Curriculum Manager to lead the apprenticeship offer across Engineering, Welding and Fabrication, Manufacturing and Construction. This full-time, permanent role is based at Colchester Campus.

You will manage staff, resources and performance, drive quality in teaching, learning and assessment, and collaborate with cross-college teams to grow provision and respond to employer needs. Strong leadership and financial control are essential.

Qualifications

• Education to Level 5 or above in Engineering or construction, or equivalent.
• Level 2 English and Maths required (GCSE 4+/C or better).
• Teacher training or enrolling within 3 years of employment.
• Assessor/Verifier awards or equivalent within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for apprenticeship provision across multiple areas.
• Recruit, induct, observe lessons, and conduct performance reviews with staff.
• Manage staff welfare, wellbeing and employee relations as required.
• Control budgets and ensure financial targets are met.
• Oversee learner recruitment, retention, and destination outcomes.
• Lead development of new programmes aligned with employer demand.

Skills

Apprenticeship knowledge

Curriculum planning

Quality systems management

Employer relationship building

Education

Level 5 Engineering/Construction qualification

English and Maths Level 2

Teacher training

Assessor/Verifier awards

Job description

Colchester Institute is seeking a Curriculum Manager to lead the apprenticeship offer across Engineering, Welding and Fabrication, Manufacturing and Construction. This full-time, permanent role is based at Colchester Campus.

You will manage staff, resources and performance, drive quality in teaching, learning and assessment, and collaborate with cross-college teams to grow provision and respond to employer needs. Strong leadership and financial control are essential.