Type: Permanent - Full TimeSalary: £48,655 per annumClosing Date: Tuesday, 3rd February 2026We have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Head of Construction & Trade to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Stephenson College. The Curriculum Head for Construction and Trades provides strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of vocational programmes, ensuring that teaching, learning and assessment meet industry standards and employer expectations. The role drives learner achievement, strengthens employer partnerships, and ensures the curriculum remains responsive to developments in the construction and trades sector.Responsibilities of this role include;Leading the planning, delivery and quality assurance of Construction and Trades programmes to ensure high‑quality, industry‑aligned provision.Driving learner progress, achievement and progression into apprenticeships, employment or further study.Working closely with employers, industry bodies and stakeholders to maintain strong partnerships and shape curriculum development.Managing staff performance, professional development and resource allocation to support effective and safe delivery.Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofsted, awarding bodies) and contributing to robust self‑assessment and improvement planning.What we are looking for; Strong experience in the Construction and Trades sector, with a proven track record in curriculum leadership or programme management.Up‑to‑date industry knowledge, including awareness of current standards and emerging technologies.Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, manage performance and drive continuous improvement.Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills, with experience working alongside employers and industry partners.Strong understanding of quality assurance, health and safety requirements, and vocational education frameworks.Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey. As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including: A competitive pension schemeCycle-to-work schemeOn-site parkingAccess to healthcare schemeSubsided nursery feesUp to 37 days annual leave per yearAdditional annual leave availableGenerous Maternity/Paternity payFantastic CPD and inclusive resources for developmentWell-being hours Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk
