Curriculum Leader - T-Level Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Curriculum Leader for T Level Engineering. This role involves delivering interactive teaching and developing engineering programmes. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and industry experience. Great benefits include extensive annual leave, pension contributions, and training opportunities. Join the team and contribute to making a difference in learners' lives.

Benefits

Employer Pension contributions

52 Days Annual Leave

Subsidised Gym Membership

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Engineering and equivalent higher technical expertise.
• Willingness to study for a relevant teaching qualification.
• Industry experience and current knowledge to deliver to industry standard.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lively and interactive teaching on a range of programmes.
• Ensure targets for success, retention, and progression are met.
• Design and develop engineering programmes.

Skills

Relevant degree in Engineering

Industry experience

Well organized

Education

Teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: £36,864 - £47,133 pro rata (subject to agreement). Benefits: Up to £13,517 Employer Pension contributions, Up to £5,000 golden hello payment, 52 Days Annual Leave (incl. Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure). 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 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, working 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.

Main Duties And 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.
• Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials.

Required Skills And Experience

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• 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.