Head of Faculty - Engineering

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,458 - 49,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

39 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff discounts platform

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking an exceptional educational leader for the role of Head of Faculty - Engineering at a large Nottingham college. You will shape curriculum strategy, lead a diverse engineering faculty, and drive excellence across teaching, learning and assessment.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee curriculum development, quality improvement, employer engagement, and progression pathways, ensuring compliant, industry-relevant provision that prepares learners for

Qualifications

• Significant leadership and management experience within Further Education, Higher Education, or related training.
• Strong knowledge of engineering education and vocational/technical learning pathways.
• Proven track record of driving improvements in teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Experience of curriculum development and innovation.
• Excellent people management, coaching, and line management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with employers, partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Providing inspiring leadership to a large and diverse curriculum team.
• Driving continuous improvement in teaching, learning, assessment, and student achievement.
• Developing and implementing an innovative and industry-relevant curriculum offer.
• Building strong relationships with employers, stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Supporting students to progress into higher-level study, apprenticeships, and employment.
• Leading curriculum planning, performance management, and resource utilisation.
• Collaborating with wider college teams to enhance the learner experience.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Communication

Planning

Job description

Head of Faculty - Engineering

Location: Nottingham
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,458 - £49,150 per annum (Band 9)

Shape the Future of Engineering Education

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and inspirational educational leader to join a large and successful Further Education College in Nottingham as Head of Faculty - Engineering.

This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to lead a diverse and ambitious Engineering provision and play a key role in driving curriculum excellence, innovation, and student achievement. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing curriculum team, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment across a broad range of engineering programmes.

The Engineering faculty delivers vocational and technical qualifications from Level 1 through to BEng degree-level programmes, including T Levels, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), and City & Guilds qualifications, supporting learners at every stage of their educational and career journey.

The Role

Reporting to senior curriculum leadership, you will be responsible for the strategic development, management, and delivery of the Engineering curriculum. You will lead on quality improvement, curriculum innovation, student outcomes, and employer engagement, ensuring provision remains responsive to the needs of industry and the local economy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing inspiring leadership to a large and diverse curriculum team.
• Driving continuous improvement in teaching, learning, assessment, and student achievement.
• Developing and implementing an innovative and industry-relevant curriculum offer.
• Building strong relationships with employers, stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Supporting students to progress into higher-level study, apprenticeships, and employment.
• Leading curriculum planning, performance management, and resource utilisation.
• Collaborating with wider college teams including Student Services, Admissions, English and Maths, and Pastoral Services to enhance the learner experience.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.

About You

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of delivering high-quality educational outcomes.

You will have:

• Significant leadership and management experience within Further Education, Higher Education, or a related training environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering education and vocational/technical learning pathways.
• Demonstrable success in driving improvements in teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
• Experience of curriculum development and innovation.
• Excellent people management, coaching, and line management skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with employers, partners, and stakeholders.
• A passion for learner success and creating opportunities that support progression and employability.
• Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

As part of a large and vibrant educational organisation, you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of engineering education, while developing your own leadership career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary of £45,458 - £49,150 per annum (Band 9)
• 39 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts through a staff benefits platform
• Travel benefits, including cycle-to-work and transport schemes
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Dedicated annual CPD days and leadership development programmes
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion, and staff support

Safeguarding & Equality

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS check. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates. The College is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.