Curriculum Leader Engineering DTEC

Yeovil College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary supplement

Free onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Yeovil College seeks an experienced Engineering Curriculum Leader to shape its Defence Technical Excellence College (DTEC) engineering offer, aligning programmes with employer needs and defence sector requirements. You will lead the DTEC Engineering curriculum, partner with defence employers, industry partners and networks to build progression routes, ensuring high-quality learning and industry relevance.

This is a ground-up role offering impact, leadership and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Engineering and defence/technical discipline knowledge required.
• Up-to-date understanding of academic, technical and apprenticeship provision.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with employers, partners and teams.
• Commitment to learner-first teaching and continuous improvement.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve).

Responsibilities

• Lead the DTEC Engineering curriculum from the ground up.
• Collaborate with defence employers, hub-and-spoke colleges and the Network.
• Develop progression pathways and employer-informed programmes.
• Champion quality, innovation and industry relevance across delivery.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Curriculum design

Leadership

Learner focus

Data analytics

Teaching qualification

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

Curriculum Leader Engineering DTEC

Be part of something new, ambitious and closely connected to the future of UK defence. Yeovil College is developing its Defence Technical Excellence College (DTEC), creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Curriculum Leader to take a leading role in shaping our Defence curriculum agenda. Working at the intersection of engineering, technical education and industry, you’ll help develop programmes that respond directly to employer needs and equip the next generation with the specialist skills needed across the defence sector.

As the first Curriculum Leader for Engineering DTEC, you’ll have a unique opportunity to help build and shape something from the ground up. You’ll lead the DTEC Engineering curriculum, working with defence employers, industry partners, hub-and-spoke colleges and the National Defence College Network to develop innovative, employer-informed programmes and progression pathways. With opportunities to shape specialist provision across aerospace and UAS, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing and subsea technologies, you’ll bring your engineering expertise and industry insight to identify opportunities, drive curriculum growth and develop the technical talent needed for the future defence sector. Alongside leading a team of specialist staff, you’ll champion quality, innovation and industry relevance across DTEC delivery. This is your opportunity to get in at the start, shape a growing Defence offer and make your mark on the future of technical education.

What we're looking for:

• Engineering or industry expertise – relevant experience across engineering, defence, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, digital, autonomy or a related technical discipline.
• Curriculum knowledge – up-to-date understanding of academic, technical and apprenticeship provision, with an appreciation of employer-led curriculum design.
• Leadership that makes a difference – the ability to influence, motivate and bring people with you, creating strong relationships across teams, employers and partners.
• Learner-focused and ambitious – a genuine commitment to putting learners first and continually improving teaching, learning and the student experience.
• Confident with data and complexity – strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data and complex challenges into practical solutions that drive improvement.
• Qualified and forward-thinking – a Level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve), alongside a real interest in developing innovative teaching and learning practice.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £39,917 up to £45,539 depending on experience
• Additional annual salary supplement between £3,000 to £5,000
• Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round.
• 35 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme of 28.68% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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