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.
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.
Qualifications
* 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.
* Degree or equivalent (essential).
* Relevant higher degree or professional qualification (desirable).
Skills & Attributes
* Be an inspirational leader, able to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
* Have excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
* Demonstrate strong strategic thinking and decision-making capability.
* Have an entrepreneurial mindset to identify and deliver growth opportunities.
* Be able to operate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including students, staff, governors, employers and regulators.
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. South Shields Marine School is internationally recognised for maritime education and training, with strong links to industry and global partners.
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