Curriculum Leader - Nuclear Skills Academy

About the College/Department

The University of Derby in partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd operates the first of its kind, award-winning Nuclear Skills Academy, delivering exclusive apprenticeship programmes to nurture a dedicated pipeline of talent at the start of their careers.  

Renowned for our expertise in engineering in further and higher education at the University of Derby, we are setting new standards in the UK for our collaboration with industry and leading the way in global research in future fuels and sustainability. We have worked to develop the academy and implement the highest quality classroom and digital learning spaces, along with industry-standard engineering workshops. 

You can be part of shaping talent for the future of industry in the UK, by developing the skills and capabilities of our apprentices at the start of their career. We are proud of our staff and understand that the best student experience can only be delivered if the people we have working for us share our vision, our ambitions, and our dedication to delivering excellence.

About the Role

Working as part of the established University of Derby/Rolls Royce Nuclear Skills Academy (NSA) based in Derby, you will be first line manager for curriculum delivery and an active member of the Curriculum Leadership Team reporting to the Nuclear Skills Academy Centre Manager.

You will be responsible for one or more subject groupings linked to either tier 2 sector subject areas or course types. The responsibility extends to the development of curriculum, the management of delivery staff, the achievement of income targets, compliance with pay and non-pay cost criteria and the achievement of statistical performance targets.

You may also be required to undertake teaching duties, depending on the needs of their teams. This may include regular timetabled delivery or ad-hoc delivery to cover sick absences or holidays.

The role is critical in working with colleagues at the Nuclear Skills Academy to ensure further strategic development and growth. You will ensure that teaching staff have high expectations, contribute to creative and engaging schemes of work, and deliver high quality teaching and learning opportunities to apprentices of our Level 3 and 4 pathways.

Potential interview date - 7th March 2025

About You

You will have professional experience in Further Education, preferably having led a curriculum area in Engineering or a related field. The role is critical in working with colleagues at the Nuclear Skills Academy to ensure further strategic development and growth. You will have experience of managing subcontractors and ensuring high standards are consistently met. You will have a keen eye for detail and stakeholder management skills will enable you to be responsive to requests from partners and work flexibly.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jason Pimborough, via j.pimborough@derby.ac.uk. 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

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