Curriculum Head - Construction Apprenticeships

We have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Head in Construction & Trades Apprenticeships to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Stephenson College.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced curriculum leader with a strong understanding of construction and trades and/or apprenticeships to lead and develop a portfolio of employer-focused apprenticeship programmes. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality training, outstanding apprentice outcomes and strong partnerships with employers across the construction and trades sectors.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, employers and industry partners, you will drive curriculum quality, improve apprentice achievement and ensure our provision responds to current and emerging industry skills needs.

Responsibilities of this role include;

• Providing effective leadership and direction for the Construction & Trades Apprenticeships curriculum area, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and workplace training.
• Driving apprentice recruitment, retention, achievement, progression and timely completion, including effective preparation for End-Point Assessment.
• Developing and strengthening relationships with construction employers and industry partners to ensure apprenticeship provision meets workforce needs and reflects current industry practices and technologies.
• Monitoring apprentice progress and departmental performance, using data and quality assurance processes to identify priorities, address underperformance and drive continuous improvement.
• Leading curriculum development, self-assessment and quality improvement planning to ensure provision meets relevant quality, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Managing and developing curriculum colleagues, supporting professional development, occupational competence and a culture of high performance.
• Managing staffing, budgets, facilities and resources effectively, ensuring value for money and the safe delivery of practical construction training.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant apprenticeship funding rules, awarding organisation requirements, health and safety legislation, safeguarding arrangements and Group policies

What we are looking for;

We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about apprenticeships, construction skills and delivering excellent outcomes for apprentices and employers.

You will bring:

• Substantial experience within the construction or trades sector, and/or experience of curriculum leadership, programme management or the quality management of vocational or apprenticeship provision.
• A strong understanding of apprenticeship delivery, including apprenticeship standards, employer engagement, apprentice progress, quality assurance and End-Point Assessment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of construction industry practices, occupational standards, health and safety requirements and emerging technologies.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, manage performance and implement effective improvement strategies.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with employers and industry partners.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding and providing a supportive, high-quality learning experience for all apprentices.