Curriculum Manager (Engineering and Motor Vehicle)
Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Salary: £40,000
Do you have the skills and expertise to lead a team of dedicated lecturers in our engineering and motor vehicle department?
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a strategic, focused and driven curriculum manager to join our team.
You will be a qualified teacher with a degree and/or extensive experience in the subject specialism of Engineering and Motor Vehicle. It would be ideal if you have a mentoring and assessor qualifications to further support the successful delivery of the curriculum. Your experience in FE management and curriculum development will enable you to inspire and ensure high quality teaching within your area.
Within our Engineering and Motor Vehicle curriculum area, we offer a combination of full-time FE students and apprentices, and provide HE up to degree level in Engineering, including Higher Apprenticeships. We have strong relationships with our local employers and are proud to deliver learning within our fabulous facilities, which include our motor vehicle and engineering workshops.
Your key areas of responsibility will be;
• Work closely with the Head of Faculty to develop curriculum in consultation with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with the Course Leaders to ensure there are good standards of behaviour and personal development across the curriculum area.
• To be the lead teaching, learning and digital champion for the curriculum area by leading course development, including the application of digital and use of learning technology systems and tools.
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Engineering and Motor Vehicle Curriculum Manager we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to have an informal conversation prior to applying, please contact recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk to arrange a teams/phone conversation with a member of our leadership team.
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury
We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
What we offer
Financial Benefits:
• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Teaching Pension Scheme
Health and Wellness:
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
• Free Annual Flu Jab
• Staff Summer Event
Professional Development:
• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
• 40 days of holiday
• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
• See attached job description
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!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.
Safer Recruitment
At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines
• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable), any convictions must be declared and consent to obtain a DBS Certificate and PLR Record will be requested .
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS chec
Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We value and embrace diversity, recognising the contribution individuals from different backgrounds can bring to our organisation. We are ‘Disability Confident Committed’ and expect all our employees to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.