Head of School - Construction, Engineering and Technical Skills (Engineering Bias)

Head of School - Construction, Engineering and Technical Skills (Engineering Bias)

Salary: £64,887 per annum

Location: Fife

Are you passionate about driving innovation in education? We are seeking a creative, experienced and dynamic Head of School to lead our Engineering team that will ensure effective delivery, guidance, and support to all students. This role will champion an inclusive, high-quality, and innovative curriculum portfolio for the school and for the wider College, contributing to the wellbeing and success of all students.

The Role

Working closely with the Assistant Principal for the school, you will explore and take forward strategic projects and relevant business cases for improving and enhancing the curriculum, student support, and initiatives to improve the overall student experience.

You will play a key role in leading, motivating and support all staff within the school to ensure effective delivery of services to students through clear communication of business objectives and alignment of individual and team objectives within the College Strategy.

Key responsibility includes: Providing leadership for the enhancement of the school’s curriculum and services, contributing to the College's strategies and operational planning processes. Develop and maintain partnerships with key bodies such as SDS, Fife Council, schools, universities, and industry partners in relation to curriculum development, knowledge exchange, and pathways to learning and employability. Lead on and developing collaboration in support of positive internal and external stakeholder engagement at all levels to ensure sustainability and growth across the school portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience - what we’re looking for:

• Educated to degree level or with demonstrable relevant professional experience at SCQF level 9 or above.
• Teaching qualification.
• Qualifications relating to a subject area within the department.
• Track record of sustained academic leadership consistent with a senior role, including employer engagement.
• Proven experience of innovation and development of successful methodologies in support of learning
• Understanding of the FE and HE education sector in Scotland and the UK
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the College and its community. If you are passionate about fostering partnerships, are a strategic thinker and have the drive to enhance the curriculum portfolio for the school and for the wider College, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information on the role and to apply please visit our Recruitment Site Leadership Recruitment

Closing date for applications 12 noon Monday 13 January 2025.

Enquiries

If you have any queries or would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact us at recruitment@fife.ac.uk to arrange this.