Assistant Principal – Engineering Centre (6-Month Contract)
📍 Location: Nottingham
📅 Contract: Fixed-Term (6 months)
💼 Start Date: September
💰 Salary: Daily Rate
Are you an inspirational leader with a strong background in Engineering education and a passion for driving excellence? We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Assistant Principal to lead our Engineering Centre on a fixed-term basis.
As part of the senior leadership team, you’ll be responsible for the strategic and operational management of our Engineering provision, ensuring high-quality teaching, strong student outcomes, and effective industry engagement. You’ll lead curriculum innovation, support staff development, and champion a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strategic leadership for the Engineering Centre
* Drive high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment
* Manage staff performance and support professional development
* Lead curriculum planning and development aligned with industry needs
* Ensure compliance with quality assurance and funding requirements
* Strengthen employer partnerships and support apprenticeships and work-based learning
About You:
* Proven leadership experience within FE or a similar educational setting
* Strong background in Engineering or related STEM disciplines
* Track record of improving teaching standards and learner outcomes
* Ability to lead and motivate teams through change
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a high-performing department with strong employer links and significant investment in facilities.