Head of Energy & Engineering Education

Veritas Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary circa £60,000

Support from experienced recruitment/​

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting an experienced Head of Energy for a large further education setting in Newcastle upon Tyne. This senior role combines hands-on engineering industry credibility with FE leadership, overseeing engineering provision across Electrical, Mechanical, Fabrication and Welding.

The successful candidate will lead teaching and technical teams, drive curriculum development, build strong employer relationships and sustain high workshop health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in engineering education is expected.
• Proven ability to drive curriculum development and standards.
• Experience building relationships with employers and industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and technical teams across Electrical, Mechanical, Fabrication, and Welding engineering.
• Drive curriculum development to meet industry and employer needs.
• Build strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
• Improve standards in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Maintain high workshop health and safety standards.
• Lead change and future development of engineering provision.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff development

Industry credibility

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

PGCE or Cert Ed

FE experience

Job description

Veritas Education is recruiting an experienced Head of Energy for a large further education setting in Newcastle upon Tyne. This senior role combines hands-on engineering industry credibility with FE leadership, overseeing engineering provision across Electrical, Mechanical, Fabrication and Welding.

The successful candidate will lead teaching and technical teams, drive curriculum development, build strong employer relationships and sustain high workshop health and safety standards.