Head of Energy & Engineering Education — Newcastle

Think FE; North East; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Teaching experience

Education

PGCE or Cert Ed or equivalent

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical route

Job description

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.