Head of Curriculum - Engineering and Motor Vehicle

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Group role, working across Wakefield, Castleford and Selby Colleges

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Curriculum to join our exceptional Engineering and Motor Vehicle department at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group!

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for effectively and positively leading a culture of strong performance and high engagement and an environment of continuous improvement amongst your teams and all colleagues.

Reporting to the Group Director of Adult Skills, the Group Head of Engineering will lead the growth and development of all Engineering and Motor Vehicle provision across the Group, including study programmes, adult skills, higher education and apprenticeships.

You will develop a high-quality curriculum offer across all levels and programme types and ensure meaningful progression routes for all learners which meet their needs and the needs of the region’s employers.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a professional qualification or degree in a relevant area (Level 4 or above)
• Holds a PGCE or other recognised full teaching qualification
• Holds GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• Holds a recognised Level 5 management qualification, or is willing to achieve within two years of appointment
• Has a strong track record of leading a vocational curriculum, preferably in Engineering/Motor Vehicle provision
• Is enthusiastic and eager to join us on our journey to be ‘Outstanding’ and upholding a fantastic culture
• Has significant experience of strategy development and curriculum innovation
• Is a strong networker, and is able to engage effectively with all stakeholders, including employers, and has excellent presentation skills
• Will be committed to our core values.

Values

Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day – Click to watch

Do you have the skills and experience we are looking for? If this role sounds like your next move, see what we have to offer and come join us! You won’t be disappointed. Apply today and become a part of our fantastic team, and make a real difference.

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days (pro rata) + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Generous employer contributory Pension Scheme
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 13th April 2026

Interview date: 29th April 2026

Direct applicants only – No agency CVs

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.

All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.  Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk )

We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all

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