Curriculum Head - Construction Apprenticeships
Loughborough College, Thornborough Road, Coalville, LE67 3TN11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Leadership and management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Building and construction, Leadership and management
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £50,602 Per Annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Head in Construction & Trades Apprenticeships to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Stephenson College.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced curriculum leader with a strong understanding of construction and trades and/or apprenticeships to lead and develop a portfolio of employer-focused apprenticeship programmes. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality training, outstanding apprentice outcomes and strong partnerships with employers across the construction and trades sectors.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, employers and industry partners, you will drive curriculum quality, improve apprentice achievement and ensure our provision responds to current and emerging industry skills needs.
Responsibilities of this role include;
- Providing effective leadership and direction for the Construction & Trades Apprenticeships curriculum area, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and workplace training.
- Driving apprentice recruitment, retention, achievement, progression and timely completion, including effective preparation for End-Point Assessment.
- Developing and strengthening relationships with construction employers and industry partners to ensure apprenticeship provision meets workforce needs and reflects current industry practices and technologies.
- Monitoring apprentice progress and departmental performance, using data and quality assurance processes to identify priorities, address underperformance and drive continuous improvement.
- Leading curriculum development, self-assessment and quality improvement planning to ensure provision meets relevant quality, regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Managing and developing curriculum colleagues, supporting professional development, occupational competence and a culture of high performance.
- Managing staffing, budgets, facilities and resources effectively, ensuring value for money and the safe delivery of practical construction training.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant apprenticeship funding rules, awarding organisation requirements, health and safety legislation, safeguarding arrangements and Group policies
What we are looking for;
We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about apprenticeships, construction skills and delivering excellent outcomes for apprentices and employers.
You will bring:
- Substantial experience within the construction or trades sector, and/or experience of curriculum leadership, programme management or the quality management of vocational or apprenticeship provision.
- A strong understanding of apprenticeship delivery, including apprenticeship standards, employer engagement, apprentice progress, quality assurance and End-Point Assessment.
- Up-to-date knowledge of construction industry practices, occupational standards, health and safety requirements and emerging technologies.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, manage performance and implement effective improvement strategies.
- Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with employers and industry partners.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding and providing a supportive, high-quality learning experience for all apprentices.
What the college offers its staff
Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.
Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.
We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:
- A competitive pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- On-site parking
- Access to healthcare scheme
- Subsided nursery fees
- Up to 37 days annual leave per year
- Additional annual leave available
- Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
- Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
- Well-being hours
- Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the Gov website. Please note right to work checks will be completed when the job is offered.
Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Loughborough College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Loughborough College website
- Email address
- recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk
Loughborough College Group is a leading provider of education and training in Leicestershire, encompassing Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and Ignite Performing Arts! We are proud of our long-standing reputation for providing excellent levels of high-quality teaching and training across Leicestershire, with links to leading universities and established professionals. The Group is friendly, supportive, and we allow the students to develop and gain the necessary independence and responsibility expected of higher-level study.
About Loughborough College Group
Our Vision – Broadening horizons. Transforming lives. Shaping futures.
Our Mission – To transform and enrich lives through lifelong learning, empowering the workforce of tomorrow.
Our Culture – An inclusive, supportive, and welcoming culture that embodies our values and thrives on innovation and achievement.
We recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare, safety and health of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is everyone’s responsibility. We do this by providing an open, caring, responsive and supportive learning environment and respond immediately to individual needs. All employees are responsible for the care and supervision of children. You will be working with them on a regular basis, and depending on your job role, engage in personal care or overnight activity.
Why work for us?At Loughborough College Group, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and vibrant community. We actively seek out enthusiastic, committed individuals who share our passion for education and growth. Our commitment to equal opportunities drives us to value, promote, and celebrate the unique diversity and individuality of our learners, staff, and stakeholders. We aim to provide staff and students with a high level of learning and development opportunities as well as great benefits for all our staff members. Below is just a glimpse of what we offer…
Continuous Learning and Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development.
Supportive Environment: Our culture and atmosphere ensure you feel comfortable and confident in where you are and what you do.
Wellbeing Services: We prioritise the wellbeing of both students and staff.
FREDIE Values: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement are at the forefront of everything we do.
Disability Confident Employer: We proudly wear this badge.
Investors in Diversity Award: A testament to our commitment.
Convenient On-Site Parking: No need to circle the block – we’ve got you covered.
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