MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
Curriculum Leader
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The Vacancy
At MTC Training, we are passionate about developing the next generation of engineering talent. As a multi-award-winning Independent Training Provider, we deliver outstanding apprenticeship and technical training programmes that equip learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in modern manufacturing.
We're looking for an inspiring Curriculum Leader to join our team in Abingdon. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced education professional to lead a team of trainers and skills coaches, drive curriculum excellence and make a real impact on apprentice success.
The Role
As Curriculum Leader, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality apprenticeship experience, ensuring learners progress successfully from programme start through to End Point Assessment (EPA). You'll provide leadership, coaching and support to a team of Engineering Trainers and Apprenticeship Skills Coaches while working closely with employers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and line manage a team of Engineering Trainers and Apprenticeship Skills Coaches.
- Monitor, track and report on learner progress across individual apprentices, groups and cohorts.
- Support the development of engaging and high-quality learning materials aligned to apprenticeship standards, duties and KSBs.
- Work with the Quality team to carry out Internal Quality Assurance activities and maintain high standards of delivery.
- Coach, mentor and support new members of staff.
- Collaborate with Curriculum Managers and other leaders to develop innovative and effective curriculum delivery models.
- Provide careers education, information, advice and guidance throughout the learner journey.
- Champion health, safety, safeguarding and learner wellbeing.
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About You
We're looking for a passionate education leader who is committed to learner success and continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements
- A recognised full teaching qualification.
- Significant experience within Further Education, Higher Education or Apprenticeship delivery.
- Assessor qualification (TAQA Level 3 or equivalent) or willingness to achieve within 12 months.
- Experience of curriculum management and learner performance monitoring.
- Strong understanding of apprenticeship standards and End Point Assessment.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally when required.
Desirable
- Internal Verifier qualification (TAQA Level 4 or equivalent).
- Engineering industry knowledge or experience.
- Qualification at Level 3 or above.
About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
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Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
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