DN Colleges Group is seeking an ambitious and motivated Team Leader to work in conjunction with the Curriculum Leader, managing the operations within our Construction Apprenticeship department, developing and delivering high‑quality vocational training and outstanding apprentice achievement. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the full apprentice journey—from enrolment through to End‑Point Assessment—ensuring excellent progress, strong retention, and high‑grade outcomes. You will manage and support a team of tutors and assessors and work closely with employers to align on‑the‑job and off‑the‑job training for a seamless experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Management: Provide daily leadership to a team of vocational specialists, fostering a culture of high expectations and mutual support. Acting as deputy during Curriculum Leader absence.
* Supporting curriculum planning and delivery.
* Operational Oversight: Manage the logistics of the construction hubs, ensuring health and safety compliance, resource efficiency, and effective timetabling – for example, arranging class cover and monitoring and coaching supervisees.
* Compliance & IQA: Lead the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) process to ensure the department remains "Ofsted‑ready" and fully compliant with DfE/DWP funding rules.
* Performance Reporting: Monitor progress, attendance and achievement, use data‑driven insights to identify trends and report on achievement milestones to the Curriculum Leader.
* Represent the curriculum area at college meetings, working groups and events.
* Support recruitment, marketing and growth of apprenticeship provision.
Who We Are Looking For
* Qualified Expert: A Level 3 (or higher) vocational qualification in a Construction trade, alongside a recognised Teaching Qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed).
* Proven Leader: Experience in a supervisory or lead‑assessor role, with a demonstrable ability to motivate others and manage performance.
* Achievement Focused: A deep understanding of the Apprenticeship Standards and a track record of driving high achievement and retention rates.
* Collaborative Mindset: The ability to work effectively with the Curriculum Lead to translate educational strategy into high‑quality practical delivery.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary
* Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employer contribution
* 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas
* Professional development opportunities
* Access to same‑day GP appointments, high‑street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme
* On‑site gym & florist (site dependent)
* Access to our In‑house Food Hall & Coffee Shops
Additional Information
* Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
* Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a employment Visa at this time.
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