Job Title: Curriculum Team Leader (Motor Vehicle)
Location: North London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year
Department: Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Reporting to: Director of Development
Overview
We are seeking a Curriculum Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day running of the Motor Vehicle teaching department. This role combines departmental leadership with delivery of up to 24 hours teaching per week, with remission time for management responsibilities.
The postholder will lead curriculum delivery, support staff development, ensure apprenticeship progression, and manage End Point Assessment (EPA) preparation and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of the Motor Vehicle teaching department
Deliver up to 24 hours teaching per week
Monitor learner progress, attendance, retention and achievement
Ensure timely gateway progression and EPA readiness
Manage EPA planning, workshop preparation and assessment processes
Ensure schemes of work, lesson plans and course files are in place
Maintain and update IQA plans and processes weekly
Ensure compliance with awarding bodies and inspection requirements
Provide monthly learner and staff development reports to senior leadership
Support employer engagement and provide capacity information for planning
Lead staff recruitment, development, training and performance management
Hold weekly team meetings and regular 1-to-1 reviews
Provide cover teaching where requiredQuality & Performance Targets
Achieve KPIs for achievement, pass rates, retention and attendance
Ensure observations/learning walks meet good or above standard
Maintain awarding body compliance and direct claims status
Drive continuous improvement across all programmesEssential Requirements
Proven management and team leadership experience
Level 3 qualification in a relevant trade/subject area
Strong knowledge of apprenticeship delivery and learner progression
Ability to track performance data and report effectively
IT skills (Microsoft packages and learner tracking systems)
Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
Commitment to CPD and continuous improvement
Willingness to travel between centresImportant Notice
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