Team Leader Work Based Learning - Construction (Rotherham)

Rotherham College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a qualified individual to lead quality assurance in vocational training and enhance curriculum design aligned with employer needs. Candidates should possess experience in high-quality assessing/teaching, particularly in apprenticeships, and hold a Level 3 or above in a relevant subject. This role offers extensive benefits, including up to 44 days' leave and contributions to local pensions. Join a dynamic team committed to inclusivity and excellence in education.

Benefits

Access to local government pensions scheme

Up to 44 days annual leave

Access to gyms and restaurants

Staff wellbeing schemes

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of high-quality assessing/teaching within apprenticeships and ideally in construction.
• Possession of an IQA qualification will be considered.
• Ability to coordinate and lead a team on programme design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality assurance process for your subject specialism.
• Champion innovation in curriculum design through alignment with employer needs.
• Oversee awarding body compliance for all areas within your responsibility.

Skills

Experience in high-quality assessing/teaching

Understanding of apprenticeship standards

Curriculum design alignment with employer needs

Education

Level 3 or above in a vocationally relevant subject

Assessor's award (TAQA/A1)

Job description

a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake). We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

Department Info: Your line manager will be the Director of Employer Partnerships and Apprenticeships. You will regularly report on your objectives to update them on a range of KPI's including (but not limited to) learner recruitment, retention, achievement, attendance and progress. You will provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to Assessors / Apprenticeship Skills Tutors and Programme Leaders in your teams through informal methods and regular team meetings.

Our excellent benefits and rewards package:

• Access to local government pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 17.7% to 23.68%)
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

Our Group's main goal is to be an 'outstanding' education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at our Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too; We are Inclusive, We have Integrity,We Deliver,We are One Team. We are OFSTED 'Good' (November 2022) We celebrate diversity and are proud to be recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) Model. This means that you'd be working in a supportive environment that encourages, recognises and celebrates effort, achievement and cooperative attitudes. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability. We are also proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme and offer reasonable adjustments to all applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Our Group is proud to be part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. All new employees will be required undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.

The Group's core operating hours are 8.30am-5.00pm (9pm on a Tuesday and Thursday during term time). You may be expected to work at any time during these hours to ensure business needs are met.

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026 - if you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted within a week of the closing date. Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 22 January 2026

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