Defence Robotics UAS Curriculum Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Teachers pensions scheme

Up to 50 days annual leave per year

Gyms, restaurants and salons

Staff health & wellbeing schemes

Flexible working hours

Job summary

RNN Group seeks a Defence Curriculum Technical Expert (DCTE) in Robotics UAS at Dearne Valley Campus, Rotherham. This pivotal, on-site role leads aerospace robotics training across EPYP, Apprenticeships, and Higher-Level Skills, driving employer-led, standards-aligned curricula for defence tech education.

You will partner with MoD and industry to design bespoke training, lead train-the-trainer initiatives, and ensure unified technical standards across regional hubs while safeguarding learners

Qualifications

• Teaching credentials required (PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent).
• Professional robotics/UAS qualification.
• Experience coordinating course pathways and IQA/moderation frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with MoD, SMEs, and academic networks.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive learning pathways.

Responsibilities

• Industrial Co-Design with MoD and industry to engineer bespoke training.
• Staff capability building: lead train-the-trainer initiatives and coach teams.
• Standard enforcer: embed and enforce the DTEC Technical Standard across hubs.
• Horizon scanning: monitor autonomous flight roadmaps and update schemes of work.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Staff development

Safeguarding

Data protection

Leadership

Education

PGCE or Cert Ed

Robotics/UAS qualification

TAQA/A1 (desirable)

Job description

RNN Group seeks a Defence Curriculum Technical Expert (DCTE) in Robotics UAS at Dearne Valley Campus, Rotherham. This pivotal, on-site role leads aerospace robotics training across EPYP, Apprenticeships, and Higher-Level Skills, driving employer-led, standards-aligned curricula for defence tech education.

You will partner with MoD and industry to design bespoke training, lead train-the-trainer initiatives, and ensure unified technical standards across regional hubs while safeguarding learners