Deputy Head Engineering & Automotive

Deputy Head Engineering & Automotive

Wiltshire College & University Centre Salisbury Campus

Are you an experienced Lecturer Curriculum Manager FE leader or engineering and automotive industry professional with a recognised teaching qualification and expertise in Engineering or Automotive Ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape the future of technical education and inspire the next generation of skilled professionals

We are seeking an ambitious Deputy Head for Engineering & Automotive to work alongside the Head of Faculty driving excellence in teaching learning and assessment while leading curriculum innovation that prepares learners for careers in the engineering and automotive industries.

Based at our Salisbury Campus youll join a thriving technical learning environment with specialist workshops industry-standard equipment and strong employer partnerships delivering vocational technical and apprenticeship programmes that support regional skills priorities.

In this role you will play a key part in providing curriculum leadership supporting and developing colleagues and ensuring our programmes remain innovative relevant and aligned with the rapidly evolving engineering and automotive sectors. You will champion outstanding teaching strengthen employer engagement and contribute to continuous improvement across the faculty.

With up to 50% teaching remission youll have dedicated time to focus on leadership curriculum innovation quality improvement employer partnerships and staff development enabling you to make a lasting impact while maintaining your connection to teaching and learners.

What We Offer

Salary: 42511 rising to 44419 per year **This role qualifies for a 3000 pro rataSpecialist Skills Shortage Bonus for applicants who hold a Level 3 qualification or higher inEngineering or a related subject**

Contract: Permanent Full-time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• 37 days annual leave 8 bank holidays
• 2-week Christmas closure wellbeing days
• Free on-site gym facilities
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Retail travel & leisure discounts
• Ongoing professional development and leadership progression opportunities

What Youll Be Doing

• Supporting leadership across Engineering and Automotive curriculum areas
• Driving improvements in teaching learning learner achievement and retention
• Leading curriculum development aligned with employer needs technological innovation and industry standards
• Supporting and developing teaching staff through coaching mentoring and performance management
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with employers manufacturers and industry stakeholders
• Monitoring learner progress and implementing effective interventions to maximise student success
• Contributing to quality assurance self-assessment and inspection preparation
• Supporting apprenticeship study programme and adult learning provision where appropriate

What Youll Bring

• A Level 4 (or above) teaching qualification
• A relevant Level 3 qualification and/or substantial industry experience in Engineering Automotive or a related technical discipline
• Experience of curriculum coordination or leadership within Further Education or a similar educational setting
• Strong understanding of quality assurance curriculum planning and performance improvement
• Excellent communication organisational and team leadership skills
• A commitment to delivering an outstanding learner experience and preparing students for employment apprenticeships and higher-level study

Why Join Us

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious curriculum leader to influence the future direction of Engineering and Automotive education within a supportive forward-thinking college.

At Salisbury Campus you will:

• Help shape an innovative curriculum aligned with regional and national engineering and manufacturing skills priorities
• Work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues committed to learner success
• Develop strong partnerships with employers manufacturers and industry professionals
• Influence teaching excellence curriculum innovation and quality improvement
• Play a key role in developing the skilled workforce needed to support the future of engineering automotive and advanced manufacturing industries

Take the Next Step

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that will help shape high-quality Engineering and Automotive education while supporting learners to achieve their ambitions we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 19/08/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDHIGH

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.