Head of Engineering; Educatoin

Overview

Engineering moves fast, so teaching it well means keeping up. We've invested millions into spaces where our students learn, so they get to work on technologies they'll meet in industry. Additive manufacturing, robotics, a future energy zone, facilities built to mirror what happens in the real world. As Head of Higher Education Engineering, you'll lead a portfolio that works, our achievement rate sits ten points above the national average, and our apprenticeships have just been named the best in the region.

We're looking for the person who's ready to take it further.

• Lead our Higher Education Engineering provision, setting our direction and turning strategy into clear delivery plans.
• Lead a portfolio including higher apprenticeships, Pearson Higher Nationals and university‑partner provision.
• Develop new provision led by student demand, employer need and regional skills priorities.
• Monitor recruitment, retention, achievement, progression and student satisfaction, leading quality improvement.
• Lead and develop our great staff, work with leading employers, universities and awarding organisations.
• Manage budgets, resources and specialist learning environments.

• A degree or a relevant higher‑level qualification in Engineering or a related subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Significant experience teaching and leading Higher Education Engineering.
• Experience managing higher‑level programmes and a track record of improving student or apprentice outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of higher apprenticeships, gateway and end‑point assessment.
• Confidence working with employers, universities, awarding organisations and external partners.

• You'll need an enhanced DBS check (we will carry it out if you get the job).
• You're committed to safeguarding, inclusion and standing by our values.
• You can work across our campuses and external partner locations.
• You're flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when needed.

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays (depending on your role).
• Family‑friendly leave policies.
• Wellbeing support including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Medicash healthcare plan.
• Occupational health support.
• Confidential counselling.
• Specsavers eye test vouchers.
• Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, buy tech).
• Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme.
• Local and national discount schemes.
• Clear progression routes and leadership pathways.
• Support to gain teaching qualifications.