Head of Construction Education and Curriculum

Head of Construction Education and Curriculum

Location: Kent

Working: Full Time, On-Site

Salary: Up to £74,000

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days)

Option to purchase additional holiday

Employer pension contributions of up to 7%

Home-based with regional travel requirements

Company Overview:

Join a well-established training provider with over 60 years of experience, operating across Scotland, England, and Wales. The organisation employs around 400 staff and is renowned for its outstanding training programmes and excellent career development opportunities.

Role Overview:

In this hands-on role, you will oversee the delivery of construction education, managing curriculum development, quality assurance, and budgetary control. You will lead a team, including Programme Managers and the Delivery Team, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and assessment in both apprenticeship and commercial programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead curriculum management and support teams

Implement strategies to deliver high-quality, industry-relevant construction training

Ensure compliance with Ofsted and other industry standards

Manage the delivery of apprenticeship and commercial programmes

Build and maintain relationships with key employers and stakeholders

Essential Requirements:

A construction-related background with relevant qualifications

In-depth knowledge of Construction Education training programmes

Strong understanding of funding rules for apprenticeships

Proven track record of managing performance through people

Level 5 teaching qualification

Extensive experience in educational leadership, including multi-site operations

Proven ability to deliver curriculum efficiencies and drive high performance

Excellent team leadership and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

Degree or higher qualification in a relevant subject

Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification

Special Requirements:

Enhanced DBS check

Full driving licence

Flexibility with working hours and the ability to travel across the UK as required

For more information please get in touch with Simon Atkin on 07894 752230