Assistant Principal - Construction and Engineering

Middlesbrough College; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Assistant Principal for the Construction & Engineering Faculty. The role involves overseeing innovative educational programs and leading a diverse team to meet regional skills priorities. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in technical education and be passionate about fostering talent and driving curriculum innovation. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000, along with excellent benefits and relocation assistance if applicable.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Relocation package if applicable

Qualifications

• Proven leader with experience in technical education.
• Ability to inspire and develop a diverse team.
• Passion for transforming lives through education and skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Construction, Engineering and TTE Faculty.
• Influence strategic direction and drive innovation.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Technical education experience

Team development

Curriculum design

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