Curriculum Team Leader - Motor Vehicle

Bradford College; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement – 38

Teachers’ Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Free sports and gym facilities

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff support services

Discounts via benefits hub

Cycle to work scheme

Signature Spa access

Grove restaurant on-site

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a Curriculum Team Leader for the Motor Vehicle provision in the Engineering and Motor Vehicle department. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring programmes are innovative, compliant, and deliver outstanding learner outcomes.

The role focuses on curriculum development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, while supporting a team of teaching and training professionals to achieve ambitious targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing curriculum delivery within Further Education.
• Experience in course development and recruitment.
• Experience in student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures.
• Experience in the interpretation of data sets to inform performance management.
• Academic or industrial, or commercial experience relevant to the programme.
• Experience in good teaching/training.
• Experience in course leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the team.
• Lead curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Oversee continuous improvement activities.
• Manage and support teaching and training professionals.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Data interpretation

Team leadership

Education

Teaching qualification

Bachelors in Eng/MV

Math GCSE 4-9

English GCSE 4-9

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional Engineering and Motor Vehicle department as a Curriculum Team Leader for our Motor Vehicle provision.

As a Curriculum Team Leader you will provide strategic and operational leadership to the team, ensuring programmes are innovative, compliant, and deliver outstanding outcomes for learners.

In this influential role, you will lead curriculum development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities, while managing and supporting a team of teaching and training professionals.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Asian or from an ethnic minority background, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our management roles.

As part of the hiring process, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a psychometric test, which will provide valuable insight into your potential fit within Bradford College.

Education & Training

• A recognised teaching qualification

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or appropriate professional qualification in Engineering/Motor Vehicle

• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Experience in managing curriculum delivery within Further Education

• Experience in course development and recruitment

• Experience in student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures.

• Experience in the interpretation of data sets to inform and enable performance management.

• Academic or industrial, or commercial experience in an area relevant to the programme.

• Experience in Good teaching/training.

• Experience in course leadership responsibilities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on the level of interest and number of applications, so early application is advised.

Please note that if you are successful and accept a role, any other ongoing applications for other roles with us will be withdrawn automatically.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 38 days of holidays, plus bank holidays

• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure

• Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution

• Annual salary reviews

• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally

• Free sports and gym facilities

• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space

• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders

• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback

• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts

• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa

• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant

• A host of training development opportunities

• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025

• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.