Curriculum Leader (Higher Education)

The Vacancy

MTC Training is an multi-award winning Independent Training Provider delivering high quality engineering apprenticeships and upskilling training courses.

The role of Curriculum Leader (Higher Education) is fundamental in meeting MTC Training vision. You will be responsible for the implementation of a robust curriculum for in centre delivery and for the work-based development of the apprentice in conjunction with our employer partners. This role will also lead on the Level 4 – Level 6 development and delivery for both Apprenticeships and Higher Education courses.

Through inspiring leadership, you will manage a number of Engineering Trainers and Apprenticeship Skills Coaches to monitor, track and report on the progress of learners from the start of their apprenticeship through to EPA.

Key activities:

• Line manage a team of Engineering Trainers and Apprenticeship Skills Coach
• Monitor, track and report on the progress of individual learners, groups and cohorts assigned to you as Curriculum Leader
• Support the development of high quality teaching material to ensure it meets the requirement of Apprenticeship Duties, KSBs and any relevant qualification learning outcomes
• Support the Level 4 – Level 6 development and delivery for both Apprenticeships and Higher Education courses.
• Complete Internal Quality Assurance alongside the Quality department to maintain MTCs reputation of high quality Apprenticeship training.
• Coach and mentor new staff. MTC Training employ qualified Trainers and
• Demonstrate model behaviours that, at all times, are consistent with an open, inclusive and participative style and be proactive in identifying opportunities that are appropriate to maintain your professional development.
• To support the Centre Head & Curriculum Manager in delivering the provision of an innovative, effective and efficient curriculum offer that meets the needs of Learners and employers in line with national, regional and local government agenda.
• Provide learners with Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance at all stages of the apprenticeship journey, from open evenings, recruitment, on programme and after programme so that learners are informed about their options.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

Essential

• A full teaching qualification is an essential requirement. As is significant experience/expertise in education (F.E / H.E or apprenticeships)
• A full assessor qualification is a requirement. TAQA L3 or equivalent (or willingness to gain within 12 months of employment).
  
  
  

Desirable

• An IV qualification, TAQA L4 or equivalent
• Engineering Industry expertise would be advantageous but is not essential
• Qualified to minimum Level 3 (Engineering expertise would be advantageous but is not essential)
• Level 4+ qualification such as a Degree / Masters
• Experience of Internal & External Quality Assurance (IQA/EAQ) Activity
  
  
  

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.

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.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.