Curriculum Leader

MTC UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MTC UK is seeking a Curriculum Leader to oversee apprenticeship training and manage a team of trainers. This role emphasizes curriculum implementation and learner development while supporting high-quality educational practices. Candidates must possess essential teaching qualifications and demonstrated experience in education, ideally within engineering fields.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in education (F.E / H.E or apprenticeships) is required.
• Teaching qualifications are essential for the role.
• Engineering industry expertise would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Engineering Trainers and Apprenticeship Skills Coach.
• Monitor and report on learners' progress.
• Support development of teaching material.

Skills

Communication

Curriculum management

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Full teaching qualification

Full assessor qualification (TAQA L3)

IV qualification (TAQA L4 or equivalent)

Qualified to minimum Level 3

Job description

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

MTC Training is an multi-award winning Independent Training Provider delivering high quality engineering apprenticeships and upskilling training courses.

The role of Curriculum Leader is fundamental in meeting MTC Training vision. You will be responsible for the implementation of a robust curriculum for in centre delivery and for the work-based development of the apprentice in conjunction with our employer partners.

Through inspiring leadership, you will manage a number of Engineering Trainers and Apprenticeship Skills Coach to monitor, track and report on the progress of learners from the start of their apprenticeship through to EPA.

Key Activities:

• Line manage a team of Engineering Trainers and Apprenticeship Skills Coach
• Monitor, track and report on the progress of individual learners, groups and cohorts assigned to you as Curriculum Leader
• Support the development of high quality teaching material to ensure it meets the requirement of Apprenticeship Duties, KSBs and any relevant qualification learning outcomes
• Complete Internal Quality Assurance alongside the Quality department to maintain MTCs reputation of high quality Apprenticeship training.
• Coach and mentor new staff to ensure they meet the requirements for high quality delivery MTC Training strive towards.
• Demonstrate model behaviours that, at all times, are consistent with an open, inclusive and participative style and be proactive in identifying opportunities that are appropriate to maintain your professional development.
• To support the Centre Head & Curriculum Manager in delivering the provision of an innovative, effective and efficient curriculum offer that meets the needs of Learners and employers in line with national, regional and local government agenda
• Provide learners with Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance at all stages of the apprenticeship journey, from open evenings, recruitment, on programme and after programme so that learners are informed about their options.

Knowledge:

• Experience of curriculum management
• Experience in Lecturing/Training in your subject specialist area (able to plan lessons and prepare schemes of learning)
• Working knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessment
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of the structure and assessment requirements of relevant awarding bodies and competence-based qualifications in further and/or higher education

Qualifications:

• A full teaching qualification is an essential requirement. As is significant experience/expertise in education (F.E / H.E or apprenticeships)
• A full assessor qualification is a requirement. TAQA L3 or equivalent (or willingness to gain within 12 months of employment).
• An IV qualification, TAQA L4 or equivalent
• Engineering Industry expertise would be advantageous but is not essential
• Qualified to minimum Level 3 (Engineering expertise would be advantageous but is not essential)

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.