Sandwell College
England
£52,640 - £57,530 per year
Expiring soon
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
02 November 2025
Apply by:
7 October 2025
Job overview
As Head of Automotive, you will lead the department through its next phase of growth, driving innovation across both full-time programmes and apprenticeships. You will oversee high-quality delivery, strengthen industry partnerships, and ensure our learners are equipped with the skills and knowledge employers' demand.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee all aspects of the Automotive Department, ensuring alignment with the College's Strategic Plan.
* Drive curriculum development across light vehicle, body repair, paint, and electric/hybrid vehicle technologies.
* Expand and oversee apprenticeship provision, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, and strong employer engagement.
* Develop strong relationships with industry partners to create work placement opportunities and ensure the curriculum aligns with market needs.
* Lead and mentor a dynamic team of educators, ensuring their professional development and engagement.
* Develop strong relationships with local, regional, and national employers to co-design provision and create work placement opportunities.
* Oversee student recruitment, retention, and outcomes, ensuring a student-cantered approach in all departmental activities.
* Maintain compliance with college policies, including safeguarding, equality, and diversity initiatives.
* Apprenticeship & Adult Programme Growth: Expand enrolment, improve engagement, and enhance programme quality through innovative strategies.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* A proven leader in education or industry with significant experience in Automotive or related disciplines.
* A track record of driving improvements in student outcomes and programme quality.
* Strong understanding of automotive curriculum and apprenticeship standards.
* Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, staff, and external stakeholders.
* A commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering learning environment.
Top-Tier Salaries – We offer sector-leading pay with some of the most competitive salaries around
Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential
Fast-Track Your Career – Take advantage of dedicated development days, career pathways, and talent schemes designed to help you grow and succeed
Cycle to Work Scheme – A healthier, greener, and more cost-effective way to commute
* Exclusive Discounts on Onsite Services – Save on Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks, and more
Fitness Perks – Enjoy our college gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms to keep you feeling your best
Generous Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with 23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles and 21.5% for non-teaching roles
Retail & Travel Discounts – Unlock exclusive savings on high street brands, local transport, cross-country travel. UNIDAYS, Student Beans and Blue Light Discount
Free Will Writing – We've got your back with professional support for your future planning
Free Flu Vaccine – Stay healthy and protected at no cost to you
Wellbeing Support – Access confidential counselling services and wellness platforms to support your mental and emotional health
We Celebrate You – We recognise and appreciate your hard work with awards, recognition events, and celebration days throughout the year.
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About Sandwell College
Sandwell College
1 Spon Lane, West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 6AW
United Kingdom
About Sandwell College
Sandwell College is a great place to work; a large, successful and growing College that has achieved significant success over recent years and has further, big ambitions for its future.
It has two state of the art campuses in West Bromwich accessible through excellent transport links and, following a successful merger with Cadbury Sixth Form College, has an exciting presence in Birmingham.
The majority of the College's full-time students are aged 16-18, studying courses designed to give them skills for the modern workplace in a learning environment fully equipped with a specialist automotive centre, beauty and hairdressing salons, computer suites, construction workshops, engineering and science laboratories, fashion and photography studios, a sports hall and a 170-seater theatre.
Principal
Lisa Capper (MBE)
Values and vision
Sandwell College aims to help students achieve their goals and take their next step, whether that be further progression with the college, Higher Education, or employment and training. It also aims to offer its students first class guidance and support and to do everything it possibly can to help them succeed, driving innovation and quality forward.
Sandwell College's objective is to give young people the best possible transition from school to college and get them into top universities and careers. It is also strongly committed to creating opportunities for its adult learners by working closely with local and regional businesses, both large and small, to help them develop a skilled workforce.
Ofsted
"The large majority of students make good or better progress. Students develop very good personal, social and employability skills that prepare them well for further study and for the world of work. Teaching and learning are good, and often outstanding. Students benefit from the college's excellent teaching, study and social spaces, with very high quality resources and equipment to support learning."
View Sandwell College's latest Ofsted report
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