Curriculum Leader - North East

Location: North East Training Centre, Cobalt Park

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shape The Future Of UK Manufacturing Skills

MTC Training is a multi-award-winning Independent Training Provider delivering high-quality engineering apprenticeships and upskilling courses. Our vision is to embed adaptable knowledge, skills, and behaviours that future-proof UK manufacturing.

About

The Role

We’re looking for an inspiring Curriculum Leader to join our team in the North East. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a team of Engineering Trainers and Apprenticeship Skills Coaches, ensuring the delivery of an innovative and robust curriculum. You’ll monitor learner progress, maintain quality standards, and work closely with employer partners to support apprentices from start to assessment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a team of trainers and skills coaches.
• Monitor, track, and report on learner progress.
• Develop high-quality teaching materials aligned with apprenticeship standards.
• Support curriculum planning and continuous improvement.
• Provide careers advice and guidance throughout the learner journey.
• Drive innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment.

What We’re Looking For

• Full teaching qualification and assessor qualification (TAQA L3 or equivalent).
• Significant experience in education (F.E, H.E, or apprenticeships).
• Qualified to minimum Level 3 in Engineering.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams and learners.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and assessment requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable

IQA qualification, engineering industry expertise, and degree-level qualifications.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation shaping the future of UK manufacturing.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Safeguarding Commitment

Learners’ safety and wellbeing are paramount. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment screening.

Ready to inspire the next generation?

Apply now and help us deliver excellence in engineering education.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from across the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.

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