Head of Engineering We welcome applications from experienced Teachers to commence August 2026. For an outstanding candidate the college will consider a ‘golden hello’ recruitment payment. The Role Main Duties and Responsibilities: To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life. To plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching, setting and assessing work in line with College and departmental assessment policies, and building positive relationships that facilitate effective learning and excellent student outcomes. To lead and develop the department and courses including all aspects of planning and resourcing. To ensure your leadership results in the area being successfully managed and is student centred. To assist and contribute to the college’s Quality Assurance Cycle. To monitor student progress and intervene as appropriate. To lead the area in a manner that inspires students and effectively promotes the subject. To ensure the area follows all college policies and procedures. To ensure the area echoes the ethos of the college and its distinctive nature. To have a flexible approach to leadership, carrying out other duties as appropriate and as circumstances change. The Engineering Department at Cardinal Newman College From September 2026, the College will introduce a new Level 3 Engineering programme, designed to meet local and regional skills needs and provide strong progression routes into higher education and employment. Proposed provision includes: Level 3 Engineering (Pearson AAQ) The Successful Candidate Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the development, planning and delivery of the new course, contributing to curriculum design and resource development. The department will initially comprise the postholder as the sole specialist Engineering teacher, with support from experienced Computing and Physics staff with plans to expand as the Engineering provision grows. We are looking for an excellent classroom teacher, with a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, with a relevant degree and teaching qualification. The successful candidate should be able to display a high level of skill in the management of learning with a commitment to a student-centred approach to the learning process. You should have an awareness and understanding of current developments in the subject area, the ability to manage student progress and achievement, and have a high level of organisational and administrative skills. You should have the ability to set and achieve high standards for yourself, colleagues, and students. You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. Terms and Conditions Hours: Between full time and 0.75 fte – We will always try to accommodate the preference of the best candidate(s). Salary: Paid on the Sixth Form College’s Salary Structure pro to £33,465 to £51,714 per annum, plus a responsibility allowance of £5,664 to £9,208 per annum (dependent upon experience). Closing date for receipt of applications: 11:59pm on 25th January 2026. Teaching at Cardinal Newman College We always endeavour to timetable to our staff members’ strengths. Full time staff are responsible for 4 classes and Curriculum Plus (one to one support sessions for students, small group work, revision sessions etc). The structure of the timetable for 26/27 allows for homeworking on most Wednesdays between September and March. From March onwards Wednesdays are utilised for on-site revision sessions/exam preparations. Where possible, we can timetable flexibly for staff who may need to be on-site later or leave site earlier to accommodate the school run etc., adjusting the FTE appropriately. For the last few years, we have been able to allow for a week and a half off during October half term and will continue to do so where possible. As well as this, we tend to break up for Summer around early July which is a week earlier than most other colleges. We have a fantastic specialised pastoral team who, as part of their role, act as tutors and therefore teaching staff do not undertake the role of form tutors. Following the introduction of a new teaching spine in 2016 whereby incremental rises are linked to performance, we are proud to say that no member of teaching staff had an increment withheld during the academic year 25/26. We believe in supporting staff successes and incremental rises are a key part of this. As such, we do our up most to work together to avoid withholding the rises wherever possible. Why work at Cardinal Newman College? We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status. An outstanding college in every aspect, Cardinal Newman is one of the highest performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including: Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme Free use of the on-site gym Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships Flu Vouchers Staff savings scheme More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached. Apply Now Please apply using the application form provided, TES statements will not be accepted. Completed application forms should be submitted by 11:59pm on 25th January 2026. We will confirm receipt of all applications by email within one working day of receipt. Please call the HR team if you have not received a confirmation email by the closing date. We do ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, that if you have not heard from us by the end of February that you have not been selected for interview on this occasion. Further Information Further details are available at http://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/ or by telephone to the college on 01772 460181 or 07730 521 540. All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.