Curriculum Manager – Construction & Plumbing
Application Deadline: 1 June 2026
Department: Colindale Central Costs
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Colindale Campus
Compensation: GBP 53,712 – GBP 57,407 / year
Are you a Construction professional who wants to bring real industry credibility into education? Do you want to lead, shape and grow a hands‑on vocational team where your site experience and knowledge of employer standards directly improve learner outcomes?
As Curriculum Manager for Construction & Plumbing at our Colindale campus, you'll have genuine autonomy to lead the area your way, setting standards, building employer partnerships, managing your team and driving curriculum quality. This is a high‑trust, high‑impact role where what you do is visible and valued. You'll see results quickly: stronger learner behaviour and professionalism, improved progression into employment and growing confidence from local contractors and employers.
Key Responsibilities
* Line‑manage, coach and develop Construction & Plumbing staff, driving teaching quality and continuous improvement.
* Maintain high expectations for learner behaviour, attendance and professionalism so every leaver is genuinely work‑ready.
* Identify employer and market needs, build partnerships with local contractors and SMEs and develop responsive curriculum.
* Lead self‑assessment and quality improvement planning, monitoring retention, achievement and learner progress.
* Ensure robust induction, effective tutorials, purposeful Individual Learning Plans and wrap‑around support that promotes success and wellbeing.
* Oversee budgets, equipment and timetabling to support curriculum delivery and growth.
* Contribute to campus priorities, cross‑college initiatives and curriculum development beyond your immediate team.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Substantial industry experience in Construction, Plumbing or a closely related trade.
* Proven leadership or management experience in further education (FE), training or an industry setting.
* A track record of driving quality, standards and team performance.
* Strong understanding of vocational curriculum, awarding body requirements and compliance.
* Confident communicator with employers, learners and senior stakeholders.
* Ability to use data to monitor performance and drive improvement.
* Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.
* Teaching qualification, or relevant vocational qualifications at Level 3 or above.
Even Better If You Have
* Experience managing Construction or trade‑related programmes in an FE environment.
* Established networks with local employers, contractors or apprenticeship providers.
* Experience of Ofsted preparation, self‑assessment or quality improvement planning.
* A coaching or leadership qualification.
* Awareness of T Level or apprenticeship pathways in Construction.
What Makes This Role Different
* Real autonomy: High‑trust, high‑support ways of working without micromanagement.
* Visible impact: From learner success to employer confidence, you'll see the difference your leadership makes.
* Career development: Clear routes into wider curriculum or senior leadership, with access to coaching and leadership development.
Benefits
* 40 days annual leave for academic management staff plus bank holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time).
* Participation in the National Taking Teaching Further initiative.
* Targeted retention payments for FE teachers in specific subjects.
* Annual season‑ticket loan options with salary‑sacrifice scheme.
* Cycle‑to‑Work scheme offering tax‑free bikes.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline for confidential counselling.
* Refund of cost for regular eye tests for DSE users.
* Free flu vaccination vouchers for staff.
* Free use of Sports Centre gym at Southgate Campus Monday‑Friday during term time.
* Competitively‑priced hairdressing services at Colindale Campus.
* Access to high‑street discounts and special offers for staff.
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