Curriculum Team Leader - Multi Skills

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing; free gym

Flexible hours

Career progression opportunities

CPD opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted onsite parking

Job summary

Middlesbrough College seeks a Curriculum Team Leader for Multi Skills in Construction Trades. You will lead delivery and development of a high-quality curriculum, working with staff and senior leaders to drive student success and ensure industry-relevant provision.

You will manage and develop curriculum staff, promote excellent teaching and learning, and use data to drive improvements. The role offers a strong progression path within a supportive college environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Construction qualification or above.
• QTS or willingness to commence teaching qualification on appointment.
• Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Assessor/IV qualification or willingness to work towards this (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and operational management of the Multi Skills curriculum area.
• Lead and develop curriculum staff through line management and professional development.
• Drive teaching, learning and assessment to high standards and student progress.
• Monitor curriculum performance and quality assurance to meet targets.
• Teach and assess learners within the Construction curriculum.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Curriculum knowledge

Organisation

Digital teaching skills

Education

Level 3 Construction qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

English/Maths grade C/4 or equivalent

Assessor/Internal Verifier (Desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Curriculum Team Leader – Multi Skills

Department: Construction Trades

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Abatement Hours: 864 hours per annum

Salary: £40,742 -£47,983 per annum*

Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays

Pension: Teacher’s Pension Scheme

* The salary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) & QTS. To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).

The Role

As the Curriculum Team Leader for Multi Skills, you will lead the delivery and development of a high-quality Construction curriculum, combining inspiring teaching with effective team leadership. Working closely with staff and senior leaders, you will drive student success, champion excellent teaching and learning, and ensure programmes meet the needs of learners, employers and industry. This is an exciting opportunity to shape curriculum provision, support staff development and make a meaningful difference to the next generation of skilled construction professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and operational management of the Multi Skills curriculum area, ensuring high-quality provision and continuous improvement.
• Lead, support and develop curriculum staff through effective line management, performance reviews, coaching and professional development.
• Drive outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, promoting innovative approaches and ensuring high standards of student achievement and progress.
• Monitor curriculum performance, quality assurance measures and student outcomes, using data to identify improvements and achieve agreed targets.
• Teach and assess learners within the Construction curriculum, preparing students with the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for progression and employment.

Qualifications

• Relevant Construction qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Qualified Teacher status, or willingness to commence an appropriate teaching qualification upon appointment.
• Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards achieving them.
• Commitment to maintaining and developing professional knowledge and skills.
• Assessor/Internal Verifier qualification or willingness to work towards this ***–Desirable.*

Experience

• Relevant current industry knowledge and/or experience within Construction.
• Experience teaching within Further Education, Secondary Education, or a professional training environment – Desirable.
• Successful teaching experience with evidence of high standards and learner achievement.
• Experience supporting, leading or managing staff and curriculum activities.
• Experience implementing quality improvements and sharing good practice.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff to achieve high levels of performance.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with staff, students, parents and employers.
• Knowledge of current issues affecting curriculum delivery and the construction sector.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong digital and teaching skills, including effective use of ICT and learning technologies to support teaching, learning and assessment.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health &Wellbeing; freegym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendlypolicies: flexiblehours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• Collegebenefit scheme – College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details, please contact David Appleton, Associate Director, Curriculum for Construct Occupational on [e-mail]

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

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 to children.

As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.