Construction Curriculum Manager
Construction & Building Services
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £39,527 to £41,932 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 18 March 2025
Reference: 0086-25
About The College
Northumberland College is the only college in the county serving, the communities of Northumberland, offering a diverse curriculum from Entry level to Level 6, discrete SEND provision and Apprenticeships.
We have three campuses based in Berwick, Ashington, and Kirkley Hall, and in October 2024 we achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, in addition to being the top Performing Land based College in the Northeast.
Over recent years, the College has invested over £14million in new facilities at its sites, including a £2.5 million STEM Centre at its Ashington campus which is set to become the first pathfinder Gen zero FE College in the UK in 2025/2026
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we are graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
About The Role
A fantastic opportunity to lead and develop an innovative and evolving construction team. This area has a key focus on modern methods of construction as well as traditional brickwork, carpentry and joinery. The role will contribute to the 14-16 Skills academy with Gentoo and will work with key industry partners to co design ambitious curriculum to ensure our students gain essential future ready, industry recognised skills.
About The Candidate
The Faculty of Construction is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative professional, who always strives for excellence; demonstrating a breadth of knowledge and experience of higher education delivery, to inform curriculum and staff development within the FE/HE space. Having a proven track record of success regarding quality, teaching, learning and assessment and a confidence in their ability to create outstanding opportunities for FE/HE students.
Leading by example and inspiring staff to support an outstanding experience, progress, and destination of our students, by setting high expectations of responsibility, accountability, and ownership. Role modelling our professional values, leading, and managing to inform a culture of excellence is essential. This person will be innovative and courageous in our approach to delivery of future ready, modern construction methods.
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive and extensive benefits package.
- Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
- Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
- LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
- Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
- We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
- Extensive wellbeing support through a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser, and a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Free parking on most campuses.
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Please contact Dan Collings – Daniel.collings@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.
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