Head of Energy & Engineering (FE Leader)

Dovetail & Slate; Newcastle upon Tyne; Sur place; GBP 54 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

TPS / Local Government Pension Scheme

Executive annual leave entitlement

Leadership development and regional/n​

Leadership development and regional/n​

Résumé du poste

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking a Head of Energy and Engineering provision for their North East FE group. You will lead Electrical, Mechanical, and Fabrication & Welding departments, oversee curriculum design, staff performance, workshop safety culture and strong employer partnerships.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship, 5–10 years FE leadership experience, and a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DET, or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with hands-on shop-floor experience.
• 5–10 years FE or technical training leadership experience.
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DET, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of improving departmental standards and staff engagement.
• Strong knowledge of engineering health and safety legislation (COSHH, PUWER, HASAWA).

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Engineering apprenticeship

Shop floor experience

Leadership experience

Formation

Teaching qualification (PGCE Cert Ed Level 5 DET)

FE leadership experience (5–10 years)

Description du poste

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking a Head of Energy and Engineering provision for their North East FE group. You will lead Electrical, Mechanical, and Fabrication & Welding departments, oversee curriculum design, staff performance, workshop safety culture and strong employer partnerships.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship, 5–10 years FE leadership experience, and a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DET, or equivalent).