Curriculum Leader – Plumbing and Heating

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary 39,917–45,539 GBP

Salary supplement £3,000–£5,000

Full-time 37 hours per week

35 days holiday

Generous pension (28.68%)

Staff discount scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Free staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College is seeking a Curriculum Leader for Plumbing and Gas to steer the Mechanical Trades curriculum within our new, industry-leading workshops. You will oversee delivery, learner outcomes and compliance, guiding a team to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences.

You will leverage data and employer insights to shape decisions, foster recruitment and progression, and drive curriculum growth in a hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in curriculum or vocational provision.
• Strong industry expertise in Construction or Building Services.
• Learner-first mindset with passion for teaching and outcomes.
• Commercial/analytical thinking with data-driven improvements.
• Excellent communication and influential skills with problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across the Mechanical Trades curriculum.
• Monitor learner outcomes, attendance, retention and progression; ensure quality and compliance.
• Drive quality improvement and ensure programmes meet awarding body requirements.
• Grow and develop the curriculum using data, industry insight and employer intelligence.
• Lead and support teaching staff, setting high standards for learning and assessment.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Staff leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 Construction/Building Services

Level 5 teaching qualification

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Make your mark on Plumbing and Gas provision in some of the best facilities in the region. Join Yeovil College as Curriculum Leader for Plumbing and Gas and take the lead in shaping an ambitious, high-quality Mechanical Trades curriculum. Based in our brand-new, industry-leading workshops and teaching spaces, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on both our learners and the team you lead. As the Curriculum Leader, you'll provide operational leadership across the Mechanical Trades curriculum, taking responsibility for learner outcomes, curriculum delivery, quality and compliance. You'll lead and support a team of staff, setting high standards for teaching, learning and assessment while ensuring learners receive a consistent, engaging and supportive experience. You'll monitor attendance, retention, achievement and progression, drive quality improvement and ensure programmes meet awarding body and regulatory requirements. You'll also play an important role in growing and developing the curriculum, using data, industry insight and employer intelligence to inform decision-making, support recruitment and strengthen progression opportunities. This is a hands-on leadership role, giving you the opportunity to take your career to the next level, develop your leadership experience and help shape the next generation of skilled construction professionals.

What we're looking for:

• Proven leadership experience, ideally within curriculum, vocational or apprenticeship provision, with the confidence to lead and inspire a diverse team.
• Strong industry expertise in Construction or Building Services, with recent relevant experience and knowledge of current vocational and apprenticeship developments.
• A learner-first mindset, with a passion for outstanding teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Commercial and analytical thinking, with the ability to use data, manage resources and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and influence, with the resilience and problem-solving skills to make things happen in a busy environment.
• Relevant qualifications, including a Level 3 Construction/Building Services qualification and Level 5 teaching qualification, plus Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve).

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £39,917 - £45,539
• 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% support 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.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates' suitability to work with children and young adults.