Director - Construction Technical Excellence College

Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Bedford is seeking a Director for Construction Technical Excellence College to lead the development of a national strategy for CTEC. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to enhance construction skills provision while maintaining high-quality standards. This strategic role requires extensive leadership experience and the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders. The position offers competitive terms, including 35 days annual leave and enrolment in a pension scheme, with applications closing on 23rd December 2025.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme access

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience within education, training or construction.
• Sound understanding of curriculum quality and improvement.
• Ability to work confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a national CTEC strategy.
• Work closely with Heads of School and Curriculum Managers.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and sector bodies.

Skills

Leadership experience within education or training

Strong understanding of curriculum quality

Ability to work with senior stakeholders

Strategic thinking

Education

Teaching or management qualifications

Job description

Director - Construction Technical Excellence College

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

A strategic leadership opportunity for colleagues across the Group

Following The Bedford College Group's appointment by the Department for Education as the cross-regional Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), we are creating a senior leadership role to provide national strategic oversight of this important portfolio.

This post offers an opportunity for an experienced leader within the Group to play a key role in shaping the future direction of construction skills provision across regions, while contributing to the wider leadership of The Bedford College Group.

The Director of CTEC will bring together activity across multiple CTEC sites and partners under a shared vision, coherent strategy and consistent standards, while maintaining a clear focus on quality, learner experience and progression.

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Curriculum, the Director of CTEC will lead the development and delivery of a national CTEC strategy and delivery plan, aligned to Government priorities, regional labour market need and the Group's strategic objectives.

The role involves working closely with Heads of School, Curriculum Managers and senior colleagues across the Group to ensure CTEC activity is high quality, employer-led and impactful, while enabling local leadership teams to respond flexibly to regional need.

The post holder will also act as the Group's lead representative for the CTEC portfolio, building and maintaining relationships with employers, sector bodies, professional institutes and skills agencies, and representing the Group at regional and national forums.

This is a role focused on strategic coordination, system leadership and assurance, rather than day‑to‑day operational management.

Who this role is for

This opportunity will suit colleagues who are motivated by collaboration, strategic influence and long‑term impact.

You may already be leading a complex curriculum area, service or portfolio and be ready to step into a role with broader strategic reach, or you may have experience of working across multiple sites or programmes and want to influence practice at scale.

You will bring strong leadership experience within education, training or construction, a sound understanding of curriculum quality and improvement, and the ability to work confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders. A values‑led leadership approach and a clear commitment to learner experience, inclusion and progression are essential.

Teaching or management qualifications are welcome, but the Group is particularly interested in leadership capability, strategic thinking and alignment with our organisational values.

Our vision and values

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who, by working together, can achieve great things, respecting the opinions and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

The Group includes Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire; Shuttleworth College; The Bedford Sixth Form; The Corby Sixth Form; and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit, supported by community‑based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering.

Safeguarding our students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further information on disclosure and filtering can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Group's policy on the Employment of Ex‑Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Terms and conditions

This is a full‑time post of 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE), with 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays, access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (as applicable), and retail and leisure discounts.

Closing date for application is 23:59 on 23rd December 2025. Interviews are expected to take place on 8th January 2026.