Head of Engineering

Location: North East England
Salary: Circa £60,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Employer: Confidential – Further Education College

The Supply Register is working in partnership with a leading Further Education college in the North East to recruit an experienced Head of Engineering.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a growing engineering department, with significant investment in facilities and the development of industry-focused technical provision.

The successful candidate will bring substantial practical engineering experience, strong leadership skills and a passion for developing high-quality technical education.

The Role

As Head of Engineering, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the college’s engineering provision, helping to shape and develop its future curriculum and facilities.

You will play a key role in ensuring the department delivers high-quality, industry-relevant training and provides learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to progress into employment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing effective leadership across electrical, mechanical and fabrication and welding engineering provision.

• Leading the development and delivery of an industry-focused curriculum that meets employer and sector needs.

• Supporting, developing and managing teaching and technical staff.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers and industry partners.

• Driving high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

• Ensuring workshops and practical learning environments meet the highest standards of health and safety.

• Promoting a positive culture of professional behaviours, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Supporting the ongoing development of engineering facilities and provision.

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate a strong combination of practical engineering expertise, educational experience and leadership capability.

You will ideally have:

• A substantial background in the engineering industry, particularly electrical and/or mechanical engineering.

• A time-served apprenticeship or equivalent practical engineering qualification.

• Hands-on experience within areas such as engineering maintenance, installation or commissioning.

• Experience working within Further Education, technical training or a similar educational environment.

• A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent.

• Experience of leading, managing or developing teams.

• A strong understanding of curriculum development and the needs of employers.

• Excellent knowledge of workshop health and safety and the ability to maintain high standards.

• The confidence and vision to lead the development of a growing engineering department.

We would particularly welcome applications from experienced engineering lecturers, curriculum leaders, heads of department or existing senior managers who are ready to take the next step in their career.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to take on a senior leadership position within a growing engineering department.

• Play a key role in shaping and developing engineering provision.

• Opportunity to influence future curriculum development and build strong industry partnerships.

• Competitive salary, circa £60,000, with some flexibility for the right candidate.

• Opportunity to make a real impact on the future of technical education.

Safeguarding

The Supply Register and the college are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Apply Now

If you have a strong engineering background, experience within education and the leadership skills to help shape the future of engineering provision, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to apply, please contact:

Gemma Gibaux
The Supply Register

gemma.gibaux@supplyregister.uk