Defence Curriculum Tech Lead – Advanced Manufacturing

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher's pension scheme

Up to 50 days annual leave

Gym, restaurant and salon access

Staff health and wellbeing schemes

Job summary

RNN Group is seeking a visionary Defence Curriculum Technical Expert (DCTE) in Advanced Manufacturing to lead sector-leading training at our Defence Technical Education Centre (DTEC). This role bridges advanced industry innovation and education, creating world-class skills pipelines for Defence careers.

As curriculum lead, you will co-design employer-led training across EPYP (16:18), Adult Learning, Apprenticeships and Higher-Level Skills, ensuring quality and compliance through the DTEC

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent).
• Sector expertise in a relevant technical field such as advanced manufacturing or defence training.
• Experience in course coordination, planning schemes of work, standardisation/IQA processes.
• Ability to build relationships with external employers and translate technical requirements.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity, and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Industry Co-Design: partner with MoD, prime contractors and Tier 1/2 suppliers to design agile training packages.
• Staff Upskilling: lead trainer development, mentor delivery teams and design CPD for teaching staff.
• Quality and Compliance: enforce the DTEC Technical Standard, IQA and SAR reviews.
• Horizon Scanning: evaluate emerging manufacturing tech to update curriculum solutions.

Skills

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance

Leadership

Education

Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent)

Job description

RNN Group is seeking a visionary Defence Curriculum Technical Expert (DCTE) in Advanced Manufacturing to lead sector-leading training at our Defence Technical Education Centre (DTEC). This role bridges advanced industry innovation and education, creating world-class skills pipelines for Defence careers.

As curriculum lead, you will co-design employer-led training across EPYP (16:18), Adult Learning, Apprenticeships and Higher-Level Skills, ensuring quality and compliance through the DTEC