Director of Faculty - Motor Vehicle, Plumbing, Gas and Net Zero

South Staffordshire College; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Penkridge is seeking a visionary Director of Motor Vehicle, Plumbing, Gas and NetZero to lead curriculum development. This new role is critical to shaping the future of the college, ensuring that delivery is innovative and of high quality. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in the post-16 sector, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for driving improvement. Generous benefits include a holiday scheme and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous holiday scheme

Paid time off for emergencies

Pension contribution of 20.9%

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing curriculum delivery teams.
• Outstanding communication skills to inspire and lead teams.
• Deep knowledge with a track record of driving improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of the curriculum offer at the college.
• Ensure delivery is innovative, efficient, and of the highest quality.
• Drive creativity and secure exceptional results through quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Quality Assurance

Post-16 Education Experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join South Staffordshire College at a truly transformative time. This is a brand‑new post, created as part of our ambitious growth strategy, and offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our curriculum and make a lasting impact. We are on a journey to ‘Outstanding’ – and you can play a pivotal role in helping us achieve it.

Responsibilities

As our Director of Motor Vehicle, Plumbing, Gas and NetZero you will also take on the wider responsibilities of Director of Faculty, working in partnership with the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Quality to ensure South Staffordshire College is recognised for excellence in everything we do. You will lead the expansion of our curriculum offer, ensuring delivery is innovative, efficient, and of the highest quality. Your leadership will drive creativity, inspire teams, and secure exceptional results through robust quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Expectations

We are looking for a visionary leader with proven experience in managing curriculum delivery teams within the post‑16 sector. You will bring outstanding communication skills, deep knowledge, and a track record of driving improvement and delivering measurable impact. If you are ready to lead change, inspire excellence, and help us realise our ambitious growth plans, this is your moment.

Application Details

To find out more about this great opportunity visit www.southstaffs.ac.uk/latest-vacancies/ to apply and to download a job specification.

All applications must be received by Sunday 4th January 2026

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 14th January 2026

Benefits

What you can expect from us - We care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important.

• Generous holiday scheme, including the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.
• Paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers).
• All our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements.
• The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with child and Adult and barred list check.