Ready to shape the future of technical education at Oaklands?

Includes £5,000 Market Supplement

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Curriculum Team Leader for Motor Vehicle and Electrical who is passionate about inspiring staff, developing the next generation of engineers, and driving high-quality, innovative curriculum delivery across two dynamic curriculum areas.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lecturer or an emerging leader ready to step up into a pivotal role. This isn’t just traditional curriculum leadership—this is your opportunity to help transform the learning experience through employer-led curriculum design, digital innovation, and the integration of AI and modern technologies. You will play a key role in enhancing delivery, improving student outcomes, and reducing administrative pressures for teaching staff.

Your Purpose in the Role

You will lead the Motor Vehicle and Electrical curriculum areas to deliver consistently high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment, ensuring students achieve outstanding outcomes and progress to employment or further study.

Working closely with the Head of Department, you will champion continuous improvement, support staff through effective leadership, and embed innovative curriculum approaches—including collaboration with the Skills Network—to enhance learner experience and streamline processes. You will also take a leading role in IQA processes, ensuring rigor, compliance, and excellence across both curriculum areas.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Provide effective leadership to curriculum teams, ensuring consistently high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across Motor Vehicle and Electrical programmes.
• Drive quality improvement by monitoring learner progress, leading robust IQA processes, and ensuring recruitment, retention, and achievement targets are met.
• Support staff development through mentoring, constructive lesson observations, and performance management to promote a culture of high expectations.
• Lead curriculum planning and innovation, embedding digital tools and AI-driven approaches to enhance delivery and reduce administrative workload.
• Oversee key operational activities including timetabling, enrolment, accurate MIS data, awarding body compliance, and day-to-day departmental coordination.

Is This You?

• Passionate about FE, technical education, and supporting learners to succeed in Motor Vehicle and Electrical trades.
• Able to motivate, lead, and inspire colleagues through positive, supportive leadership.
• Professional, approachable, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong awareness of safeguarding, health & safety, and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Motor Vehicle and/or Electrical Installations (essential).
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, DTLLS, or willingness to work towards) (essential/desirable).
• Assessor qualification (A1/TAQA) and/or Internal Verifier qualification (V1/IQA) (desirable).
• English & Maths at Level 2 or equivalent (essential).
• Up-to-date CPD and industry training relevant to Motor Vehicle/Electrical (desirable).

Experience

• Proven industry experience in Motor Vehicle and/or Electrical disciplines (essential).
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring in FE, apprenticeships, or workplace settings (desirable).
• Experience with assessment, internal verification, or awarding body processes (desirable).
• Experience managing quality, curriculum development, or course leadership (desirable).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical expertise across Motor Vehicle and/or Electrical specialisms.
• Ability to lead curriculum planning, delivery, and quality assurance.
• Strong communication, organisational, and digital skills.
• Ability to inspire, support, and challenge staff and learners.
• Competence with IT systems, including ProSuite and digital learning tools.

Your Future at Oaklands

As an internal member of staff stepping into a leadership role, you will be supported through:

• Leadership development and coaching
• CPD and professional training
• Opportunities to shape curriculum innovation and influence strategic direction
• Full support from the Head of Department and the wider leadership team

This role includes a £5,000 market supplement in recognition of industry skills and leadership responsibilities.