Director of Faculty for Engineering and Motor Vehicle

JOB TITLE: Director of Faculty for Engineering and Motor Vehicle

GRADE: CC L & M- 71239

FACULTY/SECTION:Engineering and Motor Vehicle

LINE MANAGER: Vice Principal - Curriculum Innovation Quality and Performance

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Curriculum Managers within Faculty including Engineering and Motor Vehicle

About us

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city offering high-quality vocational technical and professional education to learners of all ages from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017 weve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow- strengthening the communities we serve.

Through strong partnerships and a responsive inclusive curriculum we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities including electric vehicle engineering construction and digital skills ensure we remain at the cutting edge of technology development.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Director of Faculty for Engineering and Motor Vehicle to provide strategic leadership across one of our most high-profile and industry-relevant faculties. This is a key senior leadership role reporting to the Vice Principal Curriculum Innovation Quality and Performance.

You will lead an ambitious and innovative curriculum offer that meets the needs of learners employers and the wider regional economy. You will be accountable for the quality of education across the faculty driving continuous improvement high performance and an outstanding learner experience.

As Director you will lead and inspire a team of Curriculum Managers fostering a culture of high expectations professional excellence and strong values. You will ensure that the faculty delivers outstanding teaching learning and assessment achieves strong outcomes and is responsive to labour market intelligence and emerging sector priorities.

This role also provides the opportunity to contribute at a whole-college level including supporting cross-college priorities such as apprenticeships supporting Ofsted readiness and identifying growth and income generation opportunities. You will play a vital role in shaping the Colleges future direction ensuring financial sustainability and strengthening employer partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for curriculum areas including Engineering and Motor Vehicle ensuring alignment with the Colleges strategic plan

Lead and be accountable for quality of education driving year-on-year improvement in learner outcomes

Champion high expectations aspirations and a culture of excellence for both staff and learners

Lead effective quality assurance self-assessment and quality improvement planning

Use data and performance intelligence to inform decision-making and curriculum development

Develop a responsive ambitious curriculum aligned to employer needs labour market demand and regional priorities

Build strong partnerships with employers and stakeholders to grow provision and enhance learner opportunities

Ensure efficient and effective deployment of resources including staffing budgets and timetabling

Drive income generation opportunities including apprenticeships and employer-led provision

Lead on equality diversity and inclusion ensuring equitable outcomes for all learners

Oversee learner recruitment admissions support and progression to maximise success

Line manage Curriculum Managers supporting performance development and accountability

Requirements

Must-Have:

A proven track record of successful leadership within Further Education or a similar education/training environment

Significant experience of managing curriculum quality assurance and performance

Significant experience of managing and leading apprenticeships and working with employers

Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks quality improvement and inspection readiness

Experience of leading and improving teaching learning and assessment

Demonstrable experience of budget management and resource planning

Knowledge of labour market trends and employer engagement within Engineering and/or Motor Vehicle sectors

Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) and a relevant teaching qualification

What we offer

Free on-site parking including pay-as-you-go EV charging spaces

Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (TPS)

Generous annual leave entitlement 39 days plus statutory bank holidays

Access to continued professional development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail travel and more

This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)

On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options

Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon

Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements

A supportive inclusive working environment

How to Apply

To apply please complete our online application form which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We do not accept unsolicited agency applications. We will contact preferred agencies if their support is required.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role please contact Patrick Geary Vice Principal- Curriculum Innovation Quality and Performance

Safeguarding

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.