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About the Department
The University of Derby in partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd operates the first of its kind, award-winning Nuclear Skills Academy, delivering exclusive apprenticeship programmes to nurture a dedicated pipeline of talent at the start of their careers.
Renowned for our expertise in engineering in further and higher education at the University of Derby, we are setting new standards in the UK for our collaboration with industry and leading the way in global research in future fuels and sustainability. We have worked to develop the academy and implement the highest quality classroom and digital learning spaces, along with industry-standard engineering workshops.
You can be part of shaping talent for the future of industry in the UK, by developing the skills and capabilities of our apprentices at the start of their career. We are proud of our staff and understand that the best student experience can only be delivered if the people we have working for us share our vision, our ambitions, and our dedication to delivering excellence.
About the Role
Working as part of the established University of Derby/Rolls Royce Nuclear Skills Academy (NSA) based in Derby, you will be first line manager for curriculum delivery and an active member of the Curriculum Leadership Team reporting to the Nuclear Skills Academy Centre Manager.
You will be responsible for one or more subject groupings linked to either tier 2 sector subject areas or course types. The responsibility extends to the development of curriculum, the management of delivery staff, the achievement of income targets, compliance with pay and non-pay cost criteria and the achievement of statistical performance targets.
You may also be required to undertake teaching duties, depending on the needs of their teams. This may include regular timetabled delivery or ad-hoc delivery to cover sick absences or holidays.
The role is critical in working with colleagues at the Nuclear Skills Academy to ensure further strategic development and growth. You will ensure that teaching staff have high expectations, contribute to creative and engaging schemes of work, and deliver high quality teaching and learning opportunities to apprentices of our Level 3 and 4 pathways.
Curriculum Leaders operate across all Nuclear Skills Academy (NSA) delivery sites, including where provision is based in the workplace, with individuals through distance or online learning or where students are engaged through subcontractors.
Potential interview date - 7th March 2025
This role is employed by University of Derby but works in partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd. Due to the nature of work that Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd conducts and the protection of certain assets, some roles within the Nuclear Skills Academy (NSA) require post-holders to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance.
This role does not currently require SC clearance, and this will not be a condition of appointment to this role. However, please be aware that there may be a future requirement for the successful candidate/s to undertake a SC check should any change in circumstances render this necessary due to development of the NSA over the coming years.
About You
You will have professional experience in Further Education, preferably having led a curriculum area in Engineering or a related field. The role is critical in working with colleagues at the Nuclear Skills Academy to ensure further strategic development and growth. You will have experience of managing subcontractors and ensuring high standards are consistently met. You will have a keen eye for detail and stakeholder management skills will enable you to be responsive to requests from partners and work flexibly.
Please note that the details provided in your application may be shared with your referees, by submitting your application you are providing your consent.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
- Discounted onsite gym
- Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
- Holiday purchase
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A flexible working environment
- A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jason Pimborough, Academy Manager via j.pimborough@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit Applying from Overseas for more information.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
