Permanent, full-time post (working 37 hours per week) | Salary: £53,351 per annum Location: Derwentside College, Consett, County Durham Closing Date: Wednesday 02 July 2025 Why Derwentside College? Derwentside College is a vibrant further education college based in the heart of Consett offering a diverse range of provision to young people and adults from across the local community. Across the region, the College delivers education and training to around 4,000 learners and apprentices across 200 courses, supported by around 170 staff. With significant ambitions for the future and high aspirations for learners and apprentices, the College has a vision to be an outstanding college that is highly valued by our learners and partners. At Derwentside College, our technical education offer in construction and engineering is designed to meet regional and national skills priorities. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong employer partnerships, we deliver innovative, industry-aligned programmes that integrate green technologies, sustainability, and advanced automation. Our apprenticeships and full-time courses provide learners with the essential skills and qualifications to thrive in high-demand careers, supporting government goals for economic development and helping to address key skills shortages across County Durham and beyond. What will you do? As Head of Technical Education, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management across the departments of construction and engineering, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, industry-relevant education and training. With a significant interest in the areas you will oversee, you will lead curriculum innovation aligned with local and national priorities, while driving continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and student outcomes. You will manage and develop staff, oversee resource planning, and ensure compliance with quality assurance. A key part of the role will be to strengthen employer partnerships, enhance progression opportunities, and ensure our technical education offer remains responsive to the evolving needs of learners, industry, and the wider community. What’s in it for you?
* 36 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
* Christmas closure days
* Automatic entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the successful candidate’s employment background
* Flexible working
* Annual staff celebration days
* Continuous professional development
* Free on-site parking
* Salary sacrifice electric vehicle car leasing scheme
Want to know more? This is a permanent, full-time post (working 37 hours per week). If you feel you have the experience and drive to fulfil this role and would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Nicola McKegney (Assistant Principal – Business Development and Technical Education) vianicola.mckegney@derwentside.ac.uk The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure. As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585900 or emailhr@derwentside.ac.uk Closing date for applications – Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible. Click here forinformation on the College'sprivacy policy. No Agencies. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION GUARANTEED INTERVIEW CANDIDATE PRIVACY NOTICE #J-18808-Ljbffr