Curriculum Lead – Engineering Full Time NEW

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Curriculum Leader – Engineering to join our Further Education leadership team at Doncaster College. This is a key role with responsibility for leading and developing a high‑quality engineering curriculum that meets the needs of learners, employers and the wider regional economy.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across a range of engineering disciplines, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, strong learner outcomes and effective employer engagement. Working closely with industry partners and internal stakeholders, you will drive innovation, quality improvement and continuous review of the curriculum offer.

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 qualification in an engineering specialism (e.g. mechanical, electrical, motor vehicle, electrical installation, fabrication and welding)
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Level 5 teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards
• Proven experience of leading and managing teams and performance
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and current Further Education priorities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Further Education engineering programmes to ensure high retention, achievement and progression
• Develop innovative and responsive delivery models aligned to local, regional and national skills needs
• Work closely with employers and industry partners to shape curriculum content and learner work experience
• Recruit, lead and develop a skilled team of lecturers and associates, promoting high standards and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted, awarding body and funding requirements, including contribution to self‑assessment and quality improvement planning
• Manage departmental resources and budgets effectively, ensuring value for money
• Contribute to wider college business planning and cross‑college collaboration

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 17th may 2026

Shortlisting date: 18th May 2026

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’

About Us

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.

We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.

Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.

The Benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

Health and fitness suite

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

• Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
• Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
• Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
• Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Hair and Beauty services
• On site nursery
• Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
• In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme

Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom

The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.

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