Job Overview
Reporting to the Chief Executive and operating as a key member of the Senior Executive Group, you will provide strategic leadership for South Shields Marine School, driving growth, quality, and reputation.
Tyne Coast College is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to take on the role of Principal - South Shields Marine School, leading one of the UK’s most established and respected maritime training providers. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of maritime education, build international partnerships, and strengthen the College’s position as a leader in marine training, engineering, and renewable energies.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development of a high‑quality curriculum across FE, HE, apprenticeships and commercial provision, ensuring relevance to local, national and international markets.
* Drive business growth, diversification and income generation, including opportunities in maritime and renewable energy sectors.
* Ensure excellent learner outcomes, with a strong focus on achievement, progression, attendance and experience.
* Build and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, industry bodies and international stakeholders.
* Lead a culture of continuous quality improvement and readiness for inspection and external assurance.
* Champion innovation in teaching, learning and curriculum design to maximise performance and impact.
Candidate Profile
* Proactive, credible leader with a strong track record of delivering excellence in education and/or the maritime sector.
* Extensive knowledge of the maritime training sector, including regulation and commercial opportunities.
* Significant senior management experience, including leadership of large teams and budgets.
* Strong track record of quality improvement and raising student outcomes.
* Experience of strategic planning, business development and employer engagement.
* Ability to build successful partnerships with external organisations and stakeholders.
* Inspirational leader, able to motivate and develop high‑performing teams.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
* Strong strategic thinking and decision‑making capability.
* Entrepreneurial mindset to identify and deliver growth opportunities.
* Ability to operate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including students, staff, governors, employers and regulators.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent (essential)
* Relevant higher degree or professional qualification (desirable)
What you will achieve
* Shape the future of marine training and renewable energy skills development.
* Influence regional, national and international education strategy.
* Lead a high‑profile specialist provision within a successful College Group.
* Deliver meaningful impact for learners, employers and the wider community.
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