Defence Curriculum Lead — Advanced Manufacturing

RNN Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers pensions scheme

Up to 50 days annual leave

Gym facilities and restaurants

Staff wellbeing and OccupationalHealth

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Job summary

RNN Group is seeking a Defence Curriculum Technical Expert (DCTE) in Advanced Manufacturing to pioneer sector-leading training at our Defence Technical Education Centre (DTEC) in Dearne Valley Campus, Rotherham. The role bridges advanced industry and education, creating world-class skills pipelines into Defence careers.

The post leads MoD and industry collaborations, shapes curricula, ensures IQA, and drives staff upskilling across partner networks.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification: PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent.
• Professional qualification in a relevant technical specialism.
• Proven track record in course coordination, planning schemes of work, and standardisation/IQA.
• Exceptional ability to build relationships with external employers and translate complex technical requirements.
• Level 4 technical training and assessment qualification (TAQA/A1) desirable.
• Leadership experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Industry Co-Design with MoD and suppliers to build training packages.
• Staff upskilling: train-the-trainer initiatives and CPD.
• Quality & Compliance: IQA and SAR.
• Horizon Scanning: evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies to re-engineer curriculum solutions.

Skills

Teaching credentials

Sector expertise

Curriculum experience

Stakeholder confidence

Data protection awareness

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed) or equivalent

Technical qualification in relevant field

Job description

RNN Group is seeking a Defence Curriculum Technical Expert (DCTE) in Advanced Manufacturing to pioneer sector-leading training at our Defence Technical Education Centre (DTEC) in Dearne Valley Campus, Rotherham. The role bridges advanced industry and education, creating world-class skills pipelines into Defence careers.

The post leads MoD and industry collaborations, shapes curricula, ensures IQA, and drives staff upskilling across partner networks.