Assistant Area Head – Engineering and Electrical Renewables
Location: Colchester/Braintree
Salary: £45,443 – £46,713 per annum (including up to £3,000 skills supplement)
Bonus: £5,000 on successful completion of probation
Contract: Full-time, permanent
An established Further Education provider is seeking a motivated Assistant Area Head – Engineering and Electrical Renewables to join their leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role with reduced teaching hours, leading a small team while shaping the future of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Renewable Technology programmes.
Working from a state-of-the-art Net Zero Centre, the role involves line management, curriculum development, and delivery in areas including Solar PV, Battery Storage, EV charging, and Heat Pumps.
Responsibilities:
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Lead and support staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment.
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Manage curriculum planning, timetabling, and programme delivery.
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Deliver a reduced caseload in Electrical/Renewables.
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Drive curriculum development and employer engagement.
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Support learner recruitment, retention, and achievement.
Requirements:
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Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Engineering (NVQ & AM2 or equivalent).
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GCSE English & Maths at Level 2+.
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Teaching qualification (Level 5 or willingness to complete within 3 years).
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Assessor/Verifier Awards (or willingness to achieve within 6 months).
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Experience leading/coordinating staff with a focus on quality improvement.
This role offers career progression, a competitive salary, and a £5,000 introductory bonus, making it an excellent step for experienced lecturers or aspiring managers