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Curriculum Manager - Engineering (Temporary)

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FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp lead Level 15 October 2026
West Midlands
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Education Details

Engineering Further Education fe college

Job Description

Curriculum Manager - Engineering

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

Start date: 19 October 2026

About the Role

A further education provider is looking for an experienced Curriculum Manager to lead its Engineering provision. You'll take responsibility for curriculum delivery across the area, supporting teaching teams and maintaining high standards for learners.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and managing the Engineering curriculum area.
  • Supporting and developing teaching staff to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
  • Monitoring teaching, learning, assessment and learner outcomes.
  • Overseeing curriculum planning, quality assurance and performance against targets.
  • Developing and improving the Engineering curriculum offer.
  • Working closely with senior leadership, curriculum teams and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience as a Curriculum Manager, Curriculum Lead, Head of Department, Programme Manager or similar
  • A background in Engineering
  • Experience of leading and developing teaching teams
  • Knowledge of curriculum quality assurance in a further education setting

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A teaching qualification
  • Experience of managing performance against recruitment, retention and achievement targets

If you're ready to lead an Engineering curriculum area and shape the next generation of engineers, we'd love to hear from you.

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Harvey Elliot

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Requirements

  • Experience as a Curriculum Manager, Curriculum Lead, Head of Department, Programme Manager or similar
  • Background in Engineering
  • Experience of leading and developing teaching teams
  • Knowledge of curriculum quality assurance in a further education setting

Skills & Qualifications

Curriculum managementEngineeringTeam leadershipQuality assurancePerformance managementCurriculum planningStakeholder engagement

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