Curriculum Quality Manager - Motor Vehicle and Land Based Industries

Job Type : Permanent (1 FTE)
Salary: Salary: £57,687 per annum

Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 28 June

To make arrangements to discuss the role on an informal basis please contact Ged Freel on ged.freel@ayrshire.ac.uk

Reporting to the Head of Learning and Skills, you will lead curriculum delivery across motor vehicle and land-based industries programmes, supporting teams to deliver high-quality, industry-relevant learning. The role includes a teaching commitment of up to 12 hours per week, pro rata to the curriculum offer.

You will hold a degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in Motor Vehicle Engineering or a related discipline, along with a TQFE, PDA or PGCE, and have significant industry experience.

The successful candidate will have experience in curriculum development, quality assurance and continuous improvement, with the ability to lead teams, build strong industry partnerships and ensure programmes meet the needs of students, employers and the wider sector. Relevant teaching or lecturing experience is essential.

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Ayrshire College Staff Benefits

Pension Scheme

Professional Services staff pension is provided by the Strathclyde Pension Fund.

Annual Leave

Professional Services staff receive 27 days annual leave plus 18 public holidays, including 10 College closure days over Christmas/New Year and 8 additional public holidays.

Continued Professional Development

We’re committed to your continuing professional development (CPD), providing you with the skills you need for your role, and opportunities that enable you to continuously learn, develop and grow.

Discount Gym Memberships

Discounted gym memberships are available with local gyms including: KA Leisure, The Galleon Leisure Centre (Kilmarnock), Bene-Fit Health and Fitness Gym (Ayr) and The Gym Group (Kilmarnock).

Cycle to Work Scheme

A cycle to work scheme is opened to staff on a regular basis. This scheme provides staff with an opportunity to purchase a bicycle through a salary sacrifice scheme. There are bike shelters at each main campus.

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Why join Ayrshire College

Working here means being part of a team that genuinely cares about people. We are a disability confident employer and hold a GOLD Investors in People accreditation.

90% of employees find work at Ayrshire College interesting.

84% feel supported by their manager.

Overall, staff like the work they do and can see the positive difference it makes.

Most of our staff have built over five years of their career here.

Over half our staff have spent a decade growing and contributing here.

Some of our staff have been part of our story for over thirty years.

What our staff say

Ayrshire College is a place where you can develop, be supported, and make a genuine impact. It’s varied, challenging in a good way, and you’ll be part of a team that’s focused on helping people succeed.

Cameron Bell, Head of Learning & Skills - Construction Technology, Trades and Renewables

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Closing date for this role is 11:59pm on Sunday 28 June 2026.

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Curriculum Quality Manager - Motor Vehicle and Land Based Industries