Head of Energy

Think FE; North East; Sur place; GBP 54 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Think FE Newcastle is seeking a seasoned Head of Energy to lead teaching and technical teams, ensure the curriculum remains aligned with employer needs, and oversee practical delivery of energy engineering across workshops and labs.

The role requires substantial hands-on experience in electrical or mechanical engineering, a track record of leadership, and a recognised teaching qualification; you will drive safety, quality standards, change, and learner progression in a thriving FE environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience in electrical or mechanical engineering, gained through an apprenticeship or equivalent practical route.
• Shop-floor experience in maintenance, installation or commissioning.
• Experience in further education or technical training, alongside a recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent.
• Leadership or management experience, ideally in an engineering department or technical training setting, with examples of improving standards and leading change.

Responsabilités

• Lead, support and develop teaching and technical teams across the department.
• Work with employers to keep the curriculum aligned with the skills they need.
• Improve teaching, learning and assessment, with a strong focus on practical delivery.
• Maintain high standards of workshop health and safety and professional conduct.
• Lead departmental change and shape the future of engineering provision.

Connaissances

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Teaching experience

Formation

PGCE or Cert Ed or equivalent

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical route

Description du poste

11th November, 2026

If you've built a career in hands-on engineering and moved into further education or technical training, this is your opportunity to shape how the next generation of engineers learns its trade.

Head of Energy Newcastle upon Tyne | £60,000 per annum | Permanent

What you’ll do

• Lead, support and develop teaching and technical teams across the department.
• Work with employers to keep the curriculum aligned with the skills they need.
• Improve teaching, learning and assessment, with a strong focus on practical delivery.
• Maintain high standards of workshop health and safety and professional conduct.
• Lead departmental change and shape the future of engineering provision.

What you’ll bring

• Substantial hands-on experience in electrical or mechanical engineering, gained through an apprenticeship or equivalent practical route.
• Shop-floor experience in areas such as maintenance, installation or commissioning.
• Experience in further education or technical training, alongside a recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent.
• Leadership or management experience, ideally in an engineering department or technical training setting, with examples of improving standards and leading change.

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