Curriculum Leader - T-Level Engineering

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a full-time Curriculum Leader for T Level Engineering. This role emphasizes delivering exceptional teaching and supporting engineering programs. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one. The position offers competitive salary, employer pension contributions, 52 annual leave days, and extensive training opportunities. Join a supportive team dedicated to outstanding learner experiences and academic excellence.

Benefits

52 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure

Employer Pension contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Membership

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

On site restaurant facilities

FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Engineering and equivalent technical expertise in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• Willingness to study for relevant teaching qualification.
• Current industry experience with ability to deliver to industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lively and interactive teaching across a range of engineering programs.
• Ensure targets for recruitment, retention, achievement, success, attendance, and progression are met.
• Support the design and development of engineering programs.

Skills

Industry experience in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent)

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree in Engineering

Job description

Salary: £36,864 - £47,133 pro rata (subject to agreement)

Benefits: Up to £13,517 Employer Pension contributions

Location: Newcastle Campus

Hours: Full-time 37 Hours per week

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners', 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

Would you like to be part of a determined, progressive and ambitious college who strives to deliver an outstanding experience for its learners? Then come and join the Construction & Engineering Team at Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group.

Responsibilities

• To deliver lively and interactive teaching, learning and assessment to an outstanding standard on a range of programmes as appropriate.
• To secure outstanding success for all learners and ensure targets for recruitment, retention, achievement and success, attendance and progression are met.
• To support the design and development of engineering programmes across the provision range in engineering.
• To teach on a range of full-time, part-time and apprenticeship programmes within the engineering department.
• To engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials.

Qualifications

• Has a relevant degree in Engineering and equivalent higher technical expertise in this field (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering)
• Has or is willing to study for a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent).
• Has industry experience, with current knowledge and the ability to deliver to industry standard.
• Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.

Benefits

• Employer Pension contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme)
• 52 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure)
• 24 hours per week contact time (FTE) over 34 delivery weeks.
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including Subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• Remission provided for your first year in post.
• Staff parking available
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Curriculum Leader for T Level Engineering, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form. (If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 25th January 2026.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.