Head of Energy
Permanent | Full-time | Newcastle upon Tyne | Circa £60,000 | ASAP
Veritas Education is recruiting an experienced Head of Energy for a large further education setting in Newcastle upon Tyne.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines genuine hands-on engineering industry experience with FE or technical education experience. Practical credibility is essential. We are looking for someone who understands engineering from the workshop floor upwards and can lead staff, curriculum and standards across a significant engineering provision.
The role
You will take responsibility for engineering provision across:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fabrication
- Welding
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, supporting and developing teaching and technical teams
- Driving curriculum development in line with industry and employer needs
- Building strong relationships with employers
- Improving standards in teaching, learning and assessment
- Maintaining excellent workshop health & safety standards
- Leading positive change and taking ownership of the future development of engineering provision
What we're looking for
Industry experience is absolutely key. This role will particularly suit someone who started their career in practical engineering before moving into FE or technical training, ideally within the last 5-10 years.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- A time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical background
- Substantial hands-on electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience
- Shop-floor experience carrying out practical engineering work
- Experience in maintenance, installation and/or commissioning
- Recent experience within Further Education or technical training
- A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent
- Leadership or management experience within engineering or technical training
- Evidence of improving standards, developing teams and leading change
Please note: an engineering degree or experience of managing a purely academic department alone will not be sufficient. The college is specifically seeking someone with strong practical industry credibility alongside their education experience.
Why register with Veritas Education?
- Competitive salary of circa £60,000, with some flexibility for the right candidate
- Permanent senior leadership opportunity
- Support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
- Access to online training and ongoing support
- Straightforward and supportive recruitment process
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
Head of Energy in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Veritas Education
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