Head of Engineering, Science and Automotive

Henry Blue Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Blue Ltd seeks a senior FE curriculum leader to head Engineering, Science and Automotive at a university-affiliated Further Education provider. You will combine strategic leadership with strong industry insight to shape a high-impact curriculum and ensure an outstanding student experience.

You will oversee departmental performance, lead quality reviews and Ofsted readiness, manage staff and budgets, and foster employer and industry links to drive progression into work or higher-level

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading Further Education curriculum areas.
• Proven track record in teaching and learning excellence.
• Experience managing staff, budgets, and resources within FE.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted expectations and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall performance and development of Engineering, Science & Automotive.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across provision.
• Drive industry-focused curriculum meeting student and employer needs.
• Lead quality improvement activities and Ofsted readiness.
• Manage staff recruitment, performance management and development.
• Oversee curriculum planning, timetabling, placements and resources.
• Manage departmental budgets, facilities and equipment and stakeholder relations.
• Analyse performance data to identify improvement opportunities and drive results.
• Maintain involvement in teaching and student supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Degree-level qualification

Teaching qualification

Job description

Head of Engineering, Science & Automotive – Further Education

£67,557 per annum | Permanent | Full-time

We are working exclusively with a leading university-based education provider to recruit an experienced Head of Engineering, Science & Automotive to lead an expanding Further Education curriculum area.

This is a senior curriculum leadership opportunity for an experienced FE professional who can combine strategic leadership with strong industry knowledge and a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Principal (STEM), you will provide academic and operational leadership across Engineering, Science and Automotive, working closely with senior leadership to implement the department’s strategy.

You will have responsibility for:

• Leading the overall performance and development of the department.
• Providing strategic and operational leadership across Engineering, Science and Automotive provision.
• Ensuring an engaging, industry-focused curriculum that meets the needs of students and employers.
• Driving improvements in teaching, learning, retention, achievement and positive destinations.
• Leading quality improvement activity, including self-assessment, quality reviews and Ofsted readiness.
• Managing and developing staff, including recruitment, performance management and professional development.
• Overseeing curriculum planning, timetabling, work experience, placements and resource allocation.
• Managing departmental budgets, facilities and equipment effectively.
• Building strong relationships with employers, awarding organisations and other external stakeholders.
• Using performance data and KPIs to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintaining an active involvement in teaching and student supervision.

About You

We are looking for an experienced FE curriculum leader with a strong background in Engineering, Science, Automotive or a closely related technical discipline.

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience within Further Education, including leadership of a relevant curriculum area.
• A strong track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Experience working within Engineering, Science or Automotive, either within education or industry.
• Experience managing staff, budgets, curriculum delivery and resources.
• A good understanding of Ofsted expectations and quality processes within FE.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to analyse performance data and translate it into meaningful improvement.
• A relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to obtain one.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and the PREVENT agenda.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a growing STEM and technical education provision, with significant scope to shape curriculum strategy, develop teams and strengthen links with industry.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring students receive an industry-relevant education and are well prepared for progression into employment, further study and higher-level technical pathways.

Salary and Contract

Salary: £67,557 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Sector: Further Education / Higher Education

Area: Engineering, Science & Automotive

If you are an experienced FE curriculum leader looking for a senior opportunity where you can make a genuine impact across a growing technical curriculum area, we would be keen to hear from you.