Head of Rolls Royce Apprenticeships

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Derby College Group is seeking an experienced leader to manage and develop our apprenticeship provision within the Rolls-Royce Learning and Development Centre (LDC). Employed by DCG, you will lead a team of curriculum teachers and work-based assessors, maintain strong employer relationships with Rolls-Royce, and drive high standards of quality, performance and apprentice success. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a large, employer-focused apprenticeship operation, ensuring programmes are delivered effectively and continue to meet the needs of both apprentices and Rolls-Royce.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the Level 3 curriculum within the Rolls-Royce Academy, delivered through DCG’s contracted provision. You will play a key role in driving high-quality, innovative teaching and learning in partnership with Rolls-Royce, ensuring the curriculum meets both college and employer expectations. Working closely with industry partners, you'll support the delivery of apprenticeship programmes, uphold outstanding achievement rates, and contribute to continuous improvement through self-assessment and quality monitoring. You’ll also help identify opportunities for growth, using regional and national insights to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and forward-thinking.

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About You

You are an experienced professional with a strong background in the engineering sector and a solid understanding of the FE landscape. With at least five years’ industry experience, you bring expertise in curriculum development, quality assurance, and apprenticeship delivery. You’re confident analysing data, influencing others, and driving high performance, while maintaining a strong focus on safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement. You hold a relevant Level 4 vocational qualification, with or working towards teaching, assessor, verifier, and management qualifications. Strong communication skills, strategic insight, and a commitment to excellence define your approach. 

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The Benefits

• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur, pro rata)
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

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