Curriculum Manager - Sustainable Building Services

Leeds College of Building; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education institution in Leeds seeks a passionate Curriculum Manager to lead the Sustainable Building Services Faculty. You will drive curriculum management, ensure high standards in education delivery, and support apprenticeship provisions. The ideal candidate has a strong teaching background in construction and the built environment. A competitive benefits package and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Teacher's Pension with 28.68% employer contribution

Free parking at college sites

Family-friendly policies and flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Discounted transport and Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Proven track record of teaching in construction and the built environment.
• Desirable experience in managing staff and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Drive effective curriculum management and achieve high standards.
• Manage specific curriculum areas and staff.
• Lead innovations in curriculum and teaching practices.

Skills

Good/outstanding teaching in construction

Strong communication skills

Managing staff and curriculum

Education

Full teaching qualification (minimum Level 4)

Qualification at Level 3 or higher

Job description

Hours:

37 per week

Are you ready to shape the future of construction education?

Leeds College of Building, the UK's only specialist further education construction college, is renowned for delivering top-quality education in Construction and the Built Environment. With its welcoming and friendly atmosphere that inspires staff, students, and visitors alike, our college is an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Join our expanding Sustainable Building Services Faculty:

Our faculty is at the forefront of construction education, especially in Building Services. We provide a diverse range of further education courses and apprenticeships, including Entry Level Qualifications, Diplomas, Apprenticeship Standards, and Adult Courses. We're seeking a passionate and innovative leader to help drive our continued growth and success.

Your Role: Make a Difference:

As Curriculum Manager, you'll work closely with the Head of Sustainable Building Services to:

• Drive effective curriculum management and achieve high standards in student learning and outcomes.
• Manage specific curriculum areas, student groups, and staff, ensuring excellence in education delivery.
• Take an active role in innovation, introducing and leading new developments to advance our curriculum and teaching practices.

About This Role

While Curriculum Managers may oversee various curriculum areas as needs evolve, this role currently focuses on managing the faculty's apprenticeship provision and the faculty's Apprenticeship Assessor Compliance Coaches (AACC). Key responsibilities include onsite assessments, apprentice reviews, supporting onboarding, and ensuring EPA gateway readiness. The role also involves working with our 19+ learner cohort.

What We're Looking For:

We're Seeking Someone With

• A proven track record of good/outstanding teaching, assessing, or training in construction and the built environment.
• A full teaching qualification (minimum Level 4)
• A qualification at Level 3 or higher
• Strong communication skills to inspire and support both adults and young people in achieving their learning and career goals.
• Experience in managing staff and curriculum is desirable but not essential.

Why Work with Us?

At Leeds College of Building, we value our staff and offer an exceptional benefits package, including:

• A 35-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days
• A well-respected pension scheme (Teacher's Pension, with an employer contribution of 28.68%)
• Free parking at all our College sites (on a first-come, first-served basis)
• Family-friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing events

How to Apply

Ready to inspire the next generation of construction professionals?

Apply online today via the vacancies section of our website. Please note: CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Sunday 17th August 2025

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and an online check in line with KCSIE (2024) will be conducted on publicly available information.

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. It supports the Prevent programme and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from ethnic minorities and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are underrepresented at our College. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and built environment education in England.

Recruitment Agencies

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward unsolicited CVs for our roles. If support is needed, we will contact agencies directly.

• We do not accept unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee/commission if we employ a candidate submitted unsolicited.