Curriculum Lead - Deference Technical Excellence College (DTEC) and Air & Space Institute (ASI)
Curriculum Lead - Deference Technical Excellence College (DTEC) and Air & Space Institute (ASI) - Apply Now! ⏰
Be ready...to shape the future of defence and aerospace education!
Job title
Curriculum Lead - Deference Technical Excellence College (DTEC) and Air & Space Institute (ASI)
Job reference
LC1463P
Date posted
11/09/2026
Application closing date
27/09/2026
Location
Air & Space Institute (ASI)
Salary
Curriculum Lead 1 - 3 i.e. £45,932 - £48,531 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Interview Date
23 October 2026
We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring Curriculum Lead to join the Defence Technical Excellence College (DTEC) and Air & Space Institute (ASI). This is a unique chance to lead and shape curriculum provision within one of only five national Defence Technical Excellence Colleges, helping to develop the next generation of talent across air and aviation, space, digital and cyber, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
We are seeking a proven leader with a strong track record of successful teaching, curriculum leadership and impactful quality improvement, alongside the ability to raise standards, improve learner outcomes and drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment. Successful experience of teaching within Further Education is highly desirable, particularly within engineering, advanced manufacturing, aviation, and aerospace. You will bring the credibility, passion, and expertise to inspire staff, support learners, and lead continuous improvement across a high-profile and nationally significant curriculum area.
Working closely with the Curriculum Director, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding learner outcomes, leading quality assurance and improvement activity, developing staff performance, and supporting the continued growth and success of DTEC and ASI. Working closely with industry partners, employers, and education professionals, you will lead the development of a priority curriculum that inspires learners and equips them with the skills needed to succeed in high-growth sectors.
As a Gold Award holder under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we are proud of our commitment to the Armed Forces community and to developing the skills and opportunities that support the defence sector. We have a dedicated, 'Supporting our Armed Forces Community Policy, which provides initiatives such as 2 weeks additional paid leave for members of Reserve Forces to undertake Reserve Forces training and duties, a commitment to guarantee an interview to ex-Armed Forces personnel who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for a vacancy and internal support through our armed forces champions and networks.
If you are excited by the opportunity to combine educational leadership with cutting-edge technical and defence-focused education, we would love to hear from you.
Please view the Job Description and Personal Specifcation to find out more about this exciting opportunity currently available.
Our flexible benefits package has been designed around the things our people value most to give them choice around what they need to live well at work, rest and play – employees can access these benefits from day one. As a Lincoln College employee, you will have access to:
- Holiday entitlement of up to 55 days (including bank holidays and closure days)
- Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
- The ability to achieve a LAT Excellence Pay increment, currently £49,883 (*subject to eligibility criteria) (pro-rata if part time)
- Wellbeing events calendar – Find out more here
- "You Matter" perks platform - Perks of the job : Lincoln College
- Flexible/Hybrid working options
- Access to Blue Light - Discounts for Teachers | Blue Light Card which gives exclusive discounts across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, entertainment, travel and more!
Please ensure to upload/complete your Personal Statement and not a CV.
How to apply: Click the 'Apply Now' button and log in to our Careers Portal
Contact Us: Please contact us if you require any further information regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process – hrrecruitment@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Connect with Us: Samantha Crosby (Recruitment & Resourcing Coordinator) / Ayla Gezmis (Recruitment & Resourcing Coordinator)
Lincoln College is committed to the safeguarding of its learners and believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is every employee’s responsibility. Further information can be found via the following link -www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/jobs/safer-recruitment/
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for similar positions.
