Curriculum Leader (Higher Education)
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.
Person Specification
All aspects of the role are to be carried in adherence to the MTC values: one team together, insatiable curiosity, pursuit of the best and enterprising spirit.
* Be able to operate across all MTC Training and client locations
* Be customer and quality focused
* Be approachable, and able to handle issues with sensitivity and confidentiality
* Able to work independently with own initiative and in a team
* Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
* Highly articulate and presentable
* High levels of organisation skill and attention to detail
* Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
Key Activities
* Deliver classroom theoretical engineering training aligned with awarding body and Skills England Engineering standard guidelines
* Mark learner work and provide feedback to provide outcomes to learners with developmental feedback to continue their development after assessment.
* Manage classroom learner issues at the point of concern and follow escalation processes where required
* Manage the classroom environment to ensure all spaces are compliant with MTC Training standards
* Create learning resources to reflect your own delivery style and to ensure all learning outcomes are being effectively taught.
* Create Scheme’s of work and lesson plans to ensure all delivery is planned effectively to maximise the time with learners in a classroom environment
* Manage a caseload of engineering apprentices
* Monitor the health, safety and welfare of apprentices.
* Provide end to end information, advice and guidance on skills development, Apprenticeship Assessment and career development
* Monitor and record progress against the Standards to ensure apprentices are developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required prior to their planned end dates
* Conduct regular documented progress reviews with apprentices and their employers as per funding rules
* Monitor apprentice off-the-job records
* Complete any funding/MIS documentation such as Breaks in Learning, withdrawals on a timely basis
* Plan and complete assessment of development competence qualifications (for learners on legacy apprentceships)
* Plan and complete assessments of apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours development, and build subsequent action plans for improvement where required
* Use coaching methods in partnership with training centre colleagues and employers, to help apprentices develop and apply knowledge, skills and behaviours in their workplace
* Build and maintain relationships with apprentices and their employers to facilitate effective communication and collaboration ensuring that apprentices complete their apprenticeship within the planned duration
* Provide regular caseload progress updates to the Leadership Team
* Collaborate with Business Development colleagues to identify repeat and new business
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 3 Engineering qualification
* Recognised teaching qualification or willing to gain this.
* Recognised Assessor qualification, such as A1 or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.
Desirable
* Functional Skills Level 2 / GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above.
* Recognised Quality Assurance qualification, such as V1 or Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
* Recognised coaching qualification
* Higher Education qualification (level 4 or above) in an Engineering discipline
* Digital training qualifications relevant to education. For example, Microsoft Learn badges
Vetting Checks
Learners’ safety and wellbeing is of paramount importance to all MTC Training employees. All individuals are expected to actively contribute to our culture of safeguarding and vigilance to ensure learning is delivered in the safest environment possible.
* Employment history check,
* Right to work check
* Identity check,
* Two references,
* Qualification check,
* Industry prohibitions check (applies to programme delivery and assessment roles),
* Public online activity search,
* Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check.
* The successful applicant will be required to promptly complete training relating to safeguarding and prevent and is expected to undertake ongoing training in relation to children’s safety and wellbeing.
The successful applicant will be expected to maintain our safeguarding culture and contribute to it by supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding team.
The successful applicant will be required to adhere to our Code of Conduct and share our commitment to the welfare of children.
This role is being readvertised and therefore all previous applicants need not apply.
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.
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