Assistant Area Head - Engineering And Electrical Renewables

TR2 Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Further Education provider is seeking an Assistant Area Head in Engineering and Electrical Renewables in Colchester. This role includes leading a small team, managing curriculum development, and delivering high-quality education. The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications and experience in electrical engineering and education. Competitive salary with bonuses and the opportunity for career progression are offered.

Benefits

£5,000 introductory bonus

Career progression

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Engineering.
• GCSE English & Maths at Level 2 required.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to complete within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff to deliver high-quality teaching.
• Manage curriculum planning and programme delivery.
• Drive curriculum development and employer engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Teaching

Assessment

Quality improvement

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Engineering

GCSE English & Maths at Level 2+

Teaching qualification (Level 5)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Area Head - Engineering and Electrical Renewables

Location: Colchester/Braintree

Salary: £45,443 - £46,713 per annum (including up to £3,000 skills supplement)

Bonus: £5,000 on successful completion of probation

Contract: Full-time, permanent

An established Further Education provider is seeking a motivated Assistant Area Head - Engineering and Electrical Renewables to join their leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role with reduced teaching hours, leading a small team while shaping the future of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Renewable Technology programmes.

Working from a state-of-the-art Net Zero Centre, the role involves line management, curriculum development, and delivery in areas including Solar PV, Battery Storage, EV charging, and Heat Pumps.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Manage curriculum planning, timetabling, and programme delivery.
• Deliver a reduced caseload in Electrical/Renewables.
• Drive curriculum development and employer engagement.
• Support learner recruitment, retention, and achievement.

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Engineering (NVQ & AM2 or equivalent).
• GCSE English & Maths at Level 2+.
• Teaching qualification (Level 5 or willingness to complete within 3 years).
• Assessor/Verifier Awards (or willingness to achieve within 6 months).
• Experience leading/coordinating staff with a focus on quality improvement.

This role offers career progression, a competitive salary, and a £5,000 introductory bonus, making it an excellent step for experienced lecturers or aspiring managers