Doncaster College
Curriculum Leader - Engineering HESTA ( Humberr Skills Training Academy)
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The Vacancy
Are you an ambitious and inspirational leader who is passionate about transforming lives through education, apprenticeships and skills development?
Do you have the vision to develop industry-leading engineering provision, build exceptional employer partnerships and drive outstanding student and apprentice outcomes?
If so, we have a unique opportunity for you to lead the Humber Energy Skills Training Academy (HESTA), a flagship engineering and energy skills centre at the heart of one of the UK's most exciting industrial growth regions. As Curriculum Leader for HESTA, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce for some of the region's most significant employers, including those operating within engineering, manufacturing, renewable energy and emerging green technologies.
The Opportunity
This is much more than a curriculum leadership role.
Responsibilities
It is an opportunity to lead provision that directly supports economic growth, social mobility and the development of future engineering talent. Working closely with major employers, industry partners and curriculum teams, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional experiences and outcomes across:
- Apprenticeships
- Adult Skills Programmes
- 16-19 Study Programmes
- Employer-responsive training provision
You will be the senior operational lead for HESTA, ensuring that provision is innovative, responsive and aligned to regional and national skills priorities while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality, performance and employer satisfaction.
You Will
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for engineering provision at HESTA.
- Drive improvement in achievement, retention, attendance, progression, EPA outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Lead and inspire teaching, assessment and curriculum teams to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
- Build and strengthen relationships with key regional and national employers.
- Develop innovative programmes that meet current and future workforce needs.
- Lead quality improvement activity, self-assessment and performance management processes.
- Identify new opportunities for curriculum growth and commercial development.
- Ensure programmes meet Ofsted, funding and awarding organisation requirements.
- Develop progression pathways that support learners into higher-level technical education, degree apprenticeships and skilled employment.
- Lead curriculum planning to ensure programmes remain financially sustainable and responsive to employer demand.
- Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.
- Prepare the curriculum area for inspection, audit and external review.
- Manage, motivate and develop a highly skilled team of teaching and curriculum professionals.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a leader who:
- Has a successful track record of leading apprenticeship provision.
- Understands how to improve achievement and timely achievement through strong curriculum leadership.
- Is passionate about supporting learners and apprentices to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Can build credibility and influence with employers and stakeholders.
- Has experience of managing, motivating and developing high-performing teams.
- Understands quality improvement and uses data intelligently to drive change.
- Is innovative, commercially aware and able to spot opportunities for growth.
- Shares our ambition to develop the future workforce for engineering and green energy industries.
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Knowledge or experience of green skills, renewable energy technologies and workforce development within the energy sector would be particularly attractive.
Essential
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Level 3 qualification in an engineering-related subject or equivalent.
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Successful leadership of apprenticeship provision.
- Experience improving achievement and timely achievement.
- Experience managing staff performance.
- Experience working with employers in engineering or manufacturing sectors.
- Experience leading quality improvement activities.
- Knowledge of apprenticeship funding regulations.
- Knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
- Experience of curriculum innovation and development.
Desirable
- Degree in Engineering.
- Level 5 Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards one.
- Experience of developing, leading and managing curricula in green skills.
- Understanding of regional skills priorities in Hull and East Yorkshire.
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and workforce development within the energy sector.
Why Join Us?
At DN Colleges Group, our values of Ambition, Support, Partnership, Innovation, Responsibility and Equality (ASPIRE) underpin everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and make a meaningful impact on learners, employers and communities.
In Return, We Offer
- Competitive salary of £44,050 - £48,126 per annum
- Generous annual leave entitlement (35 Bookable annual leave days + bank holidays + 2 weeks off at Christmas)
- Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to lead and shape a high-profile engineering and energy skills academy
- The chance to work with influential employers and industry partners at the forefront of regional economic growth
- A supportive and collaborative working environment focused on excellence and innovation.
Be Part of Something Bigger
This is an exciting time to join us. The Humber region is at the forefront of the UK's transition to a greener economy, creating unprecedented demand for highly skilled engineers and technicians.
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Additional Information
Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS. Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
As part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, all applications are assessed anonymously and scored solely on the information provided within the application form. To ensure every candidate is considered equally, we are unable to accept CVs. To apply, simply enter your email address and click on "Apply Now" to begin your application.
We're always happy to chat! If you'd like any further information about this role or any part of the application process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment team at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk. We'd love to hear from you.
About Us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
- Ambition To achieve the highest standards.
- Support A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
- Partnership Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
- Innovation We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
- Responsibility We take individual and collective responsibility.
- Equality We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.
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