Assistant Head of Curriculum - Engineering
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £49,805 to £54,194 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7SA |
| Company: | NCG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NCG0001070_1766067315 |
Summary
Assistant Head of Curriculum - Engineering
Newcastle College's innovative and forward-thinking Engineering department is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Head of Curriculum to help drive high-quality teaching, outstanding learner experience and continuous improvement across our provision.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a department that is growing, ambitious, and committed to delivering industry-relevant engineering education at all levels. You will play a key role in supporting the Head of Curriculum to lead curriculum development, quality improvement, staff performance, and the operational delivery of programmes that inspire learners and meet the needs of employers.
About the Role
The Assistant Head of Curriculum will lead the day-to-day operational implementation of curriculum strategy across General Engineering. You will:
- Ensure a high-quality learning experience through effective planning, monitoring and quality assurance.
- Lead and support a team of lecturing staff, and support colleagues to deliver excellent teaching, learning and assessment.
- Use data and performance indicators to drive improvements in retention, achievement and progression.
- Support recruitment activity and help the department achieve learner number targets.
- Promote strong attendance, positive behaviours and the development of employability skills in all learners.
- Work closely with the Head of Curriculum to build and maintain strong relationships with employers, partners and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to curriculum planning, innovation and future growth opportunities.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings leadership, creativity and a passion for engineering education. You should be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience of leading teams to achieve excellent outcomes.
- A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and high standards.
- Ability to inspire, challenge and support colleagues at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex operational demands.
- Experience delivering successful outcomes across further education, apprenticeships, adult learning and/or higher education within the engineering sector.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence building positive internal and external partnerships.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality engineering education that transforms lives and supports the region's growing technical industries. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, shape the future of our curriculum and contribute to an outstanding learner experience.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Flexible Working
- Student Discount
- Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits
NCG VALUES
Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.
- Being both inclusive and diverse
- Trusting and respecting our communities
- Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
- Inspiring excellence and curiosity
For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy
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