Curriculum Leader - Engineering
Permanent, full-time post (working 37 hours per week) | Salary: £43,413 plus R&R Premia of £2,180 per annum
Location: Derwentside College, regional travel will be required as part of the role
Closing Date: Sunday 09 November 2025
Why Derwentside College?
Derwentside College is recognised as one of the region’s top-performing colleges for both employer and learner satisfaction. As a forward-thinking and ambitious institution, we are proud to be a leading provider of apprenticeships, delivering high-quality, industry-relevant education and training. Our innovative and dynamic approach ensures that learners are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the workplace. We are deeply committed to transforming lives through education, and our curriculum is shaped by strong employer partnerships and a clear focus on regional and national skills priorities.
Why Derwentside College?
Derwentside College is entering an exciting phase of growth in its engineering provision, underpinned by recent investment in new, industry-standard facilities to support the delivery of our Engineering T Level. Alongside this, our apprenticeship programmes continue to expand, enabling us to train and develop some of the region’s most promising future engineers. To support this growth, we are seeking a visionary Curriculum Leader with the energy, expertise, and ambition to lead our engineering team and meet the high expectations of our learners and industry partners.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Curriculum Leader to shape the future of technical education at Derwentside College. You will lead a skilled and committed team, delivering a broad and evolving portfolio of programmes. Your role will be pivotal in driving innovation, enhancing curriculum design, and aligning provision with local and regional skills priorities. We are looking for a candidate with a strong engineering background, a deep understanding of emerging technologies, and a proven track record of successful leadership and project delivery within further education or training. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will retain a small teaching commitment, enabling direct engagement with learners and the curriculum while modelling excellence in technical education.
What’s in it for you?
- 45 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Additional day off in the month of your birthday
- Christmas closure days
- Automatic entry to the Teachers Pensions’ Scheme
- Flexible working – including a 2pm Friday finish
- Annual staff wellbeing days
- Continuous professional development
- Free on-site parking
This is a permanent, full-time post (working 37 hours per week). Travel will be required as part of the role; therefore use of your own transport, a current valid driving license and business insurance is essential.
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Nick Barnes – Head of Technical Education via nick.barnes@derwentside.ac.uk
The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585900 or email hr@derwentside.ac.uk
Closing date for applications – Sunday, 9th November 2025
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
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