CURRICULUM LEADER ENGINEERING (ANY SPECIALISM CONSIDERED) Location: Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (IoT) in Stafford and NSCG Stafford Campus Faculty: Skills and Technology Salary: Total Overall package of up to £66,613 in year 1 as follows:Salary - £36,846 - £47,133 Employer Pension Contributions up to £13,480 Golden Hello Payment: upto £5,000 OR DfE bursary of upto £6,000 (if in 1 st 5 years of teaching - subject to terms & conditions) Full-time 37 hours per week Holiday: 52 Days per year (Inclusive of Bank hol and Christmas closure) There has never been a better time to join our Engineering Team at Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group. Be part of an Ofsted ?Outstanding' College with ?Outstanding' financial health. Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's ?staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' ?teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and ?teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.? In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study. To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group. The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. We are looking for an experienced Curriculum Leader in Engineering to plan, implement and delivery high quality engineering programmes from levels 3 to 5 but predominantly Level 4/5 to support with the growth in our Higher Education (HE) engineering student numbers. The successful applicant will be predominantly based at our new £25m Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology in Stafford with excellent facilities and equipment to include an Advanced Manufacturing Learning Factory and a Product Design Centre. Our ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader who has a proven track record of innovation and a passion for leading a team and teaching with the ability to make lessons engaging and industry-relevant. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To support the Vice Principal - Institute of Technology and the Curriculum Manager with the journey to becoming the innovative technical education provider of choice for the region. To plan, implement and delivery high quality engineering programmes predominantly Level 4/5 to support with the growth in our Higher Education (HE) engineering student numbers. Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring of student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of internal and external exams, developing and preparing a range of flexible and innovative learning materials. Required Skills and Experience: Has experience in one or more engineering discipline and has relevant industrial experience within the sector. Electrical Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics experience desirable. Technically and occupationally competent in their field of engineering and the willingness to learn new technologies. Holds teaching qualifications from FE/HE sector. Has excellent organisation and communication skills. What's in it for you? The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes: £5,000 Golden Hello payment (paid in the first year of employment). Employer Pension contributions - up to £13,480 pro rata (Teachers' Pension Scheme) Up to 45 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure). Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice). Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme. Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget). Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff. Remission provided for your first year in post. Free Parking On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast. How to apply To apply for the role of Curriculum Leader for Engineering, please click on ?Apply' and complete an online application form. (If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website). The closing date for completed applications is 14th December 2025 This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college-based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.