Head of Energy

Dovetail and Slate; South Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

TPS pension

Annual leave & holidays

Leadership development program

Networking opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Dovetail and Slate seeks a Head of Energy & Engineering Provision in the North East to lead its flagship energy and engineering provision within a prestigious FE group. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on, shop-floor credibility, developed through a formal apprenticeship and extensive FE management experience.

You will oversee Electrical, Mechanical, and Fabrication & Welding disciplines, shaping curriculum, staff performance, safety culture, and employer engagement to match

Formación

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship with hands-on shop-floor experience.
• Experience leading FE/technical training teams.
• Proven track record of improving departmental standards and learner outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of engineering health and safety regulations (COSHH, PUWER, HASAWA).
• Experience building and maintaining employer partnerships.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Electrical, Mechanical, Fabrication and Welding departments.
• Line-manage and mentor academic staff, course leaders and workshop teams.
• Drive curriculum evolution to reflect modern industrial techniques and green energy standards.
• Build and sustain relationships with regional engineering, energy and manufacturing employers.
• Spearhead improvements in pedagogy, learner outcomes, retention, and quality assurance (SAR / QIP).
• Enforce exemplary health, safety, and operational standards across all workshops.

Conocimientos

Engineering credibility

Leadership experience

Curriculum design

Staff mentoring

HSE knowledge

Educación

Teaching qualification

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Head of Energy & Engineering Provision

Location: North East

Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

A prestigious Further Education group in the North East is appointing a Head of Energy & Engineering to lead their flagship Energy and Engineering provision. This senior leadership post is designed for an experienced engineering professional who began on the tools/shop floor—ideally through a formal apprenticeship—before transitioning into educational management.

Leading teams across Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Fabrication & Welding, you will oversee curriculum design, staff performance, workshop safety culture, and strategic employer partnerships to align technical training with regional industry demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Electrical, Mechanical, Fabrication, and Welding departments.
• Line-manage, support, and mentor academic teaching staff, course leaders, and technical workshop teams.
• Drive curriculum evolution to ensure courses and apprenticeships reflect modern industrial techniques, green energy standards, and employer skills gaps.
• Build and sustain relationships with regional engineering, energy, and manufacturing employers.
• Spearhead improvements in pedagogy, learner outcomes, retention, and quality assurance (SAR / QIP).
• Enforce exemplary health, safety, and operational standards across all heavy engineering workshops and training bays.
• Drive a high-performance departmental culture with strong professional behaviours.

Requirements

• Essential Background: Practical engineering credibility—a time-served engineering apprenticeship (Electrical, Mechanical, Maintenance, or Fabrication) with hands‑on shop‑floor experience. (Not suitable for purely academic or office‑based profiles).
• Essential FE Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience within Further Education or technical training providers, including demonstrable leadership/management experience.
• Essential Qualifications: Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DET, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of improving departmental standards, quality metrics, and staff engagement.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering health and safety legislation (COSHH, PUWER, HASAWA).

Package & Staff Benefits

• Salary circa £60,000
• Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) / Local Government Pension Scheme
• Executive annual leave entitlement + bank holidays + seasonal college closures
• Structured executive leadership development and regional networking opportunities

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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