Assistant Principal - Construction And Engineering

Imperial Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is looking for an Assistant Principal to oversee their Construction and Engineering Faculty. This role involves shaping the future of technical education and influencing curriculum innovation. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader in technical education, capable of inspiring a team and achieving high-quality results. They will work closely with employers to support workforce development and meet skills priorities in the region. Excellent benefits and a relocation package are offered.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Relocation package if applicable

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading technical education.
• Ability to inspire and develop a diverse team.
• Track record of achieving outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Construction, Engineering and TTE Faculty.
• Shape the future of technical education and workforce development.
• Drive innovation in curriculum design and delivery.
• Collaborate with employers to meet regional skills priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Technical education

Curriculum design

Team development

Collaboration with stakeholders

Job description

Assistant Principal - Construction & Engineering

Location: Middlesbrough College

Salary: Up to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits + Relocation package if applicable

Closing Date: 23/01/2026

Are you ready join a dynamic and high-performing college in a region of significant inward investment?

Middlesbrough College is seeking an Assistant Principal to take charge of our Construction, Engineering and TTE Faculty - a powerhouse of innovation and skills development with a £25 million annual turnover.

This is not just a leadership role; it's an opportunity to shape the future of technical education and workforce development across the region. You'll oversee a faculty that delivers:

• Study Programmes for 16-19 learners
• Apprenticeships in partnership with leading employers
• Skills Bootcamps driving rapid upskilling
• Higher Education courses for advanced technical careers (as part of the North East Institute of Technology)
• Commercial training supporting industry growth both locally and overseas

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a college that is ambitious, forward-thinking, and deeply invested in STEM excellence.
• Lead a team of passionate educators and industry specialists in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Influence strategic direction and drive innovation in curriculum design and delivery.
• Work closely with employers and stakeholders to meet regional and national skills priorities.

What We're Looking For

• A great leader of people. Someone who can inspire, support and develop a diverse team.
• A proven leader with experience in technical education.
• Someone with a track record of leading high-quality teaching and learning to achieve outstanding results across diverse provision.
• A passion for transforming lives through education and skills.

If you're ready to make a real impact and lead a faculty that is shaping the future of construction and engineering, we want to hear from you.

For more information or for a confidential chat please contact our retained recruiter Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group.