Head of Construction Technical Excellence College (East Midlands)

Job Description:

Head of Construction Technical Excellence
East Midlands | Temporary Contract

Think FE are working in partnership with a high-performing, forward-thinking college in Derbyshire, recognised for its strong employer links, industry-standard facilities and commitment to delivering high-quality technical education.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Construction Technical Excellence to lead and enhance the College’s Construction Technical Excellence provision, driving innovation, quality and employer engagement across the curriculum.
The Role This is a key leadership position responsible for shaping the strategic direction and operational delivery of Construction Technical Excellence within the College.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establishing a positive culture of innovation and achievement for learners and staff
• Leading the development and implementation of the CTCE delivery plan, aligned to wider college strategy
• Monitoring performance, quality and resource allocation to ensure successful outcomes
• Strengthening employer partnerships and responding proactively to local and regional skills needs
• Providing inspirational leadership across curriculum teams, embedding high standards of professional practice
• Supporting effective project management and driving continuous improvement
• Leading on quality assurance, audit activity and compliance to ensure outstanding provision
• Collaborating with senior leaders to ensure CTCE developments have meaningful impact across the College

About You
We are looking for a confident and strategic leader who can influence across teams and build strong external partnerships.

You will have:

• A Level 4 (or above) STEM vocational qualification
• A management qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• GCSE English and Maths at Level 2 (or equivalent)
• Significant experience within Construction education or industry
• Proven experience leading teams and driving quality improvement

Contract Details

• Start date: 23rd February 2026
• Duration: 6 months (initially)
• Contract type: Temporary
• Pay: Competitive

What We Offer
Key Benefits:
Free insurance & healthcare – Personal Accident cover with weekly financial support, plus 24/7 access to a GP and physio.
Clear, compliant pay – Transparent PAYE, itemised payslips, on-time payments, and real-time compliance checks.
Rewards & savings – Discounts at high street retailers, gyms, attractions, motoring and wellbeing services.
Financial support – Contractor mortgages, financial health checks, income protection, and tax/VAT rebate support.
Free will writing – No-cost estate planning with qualified professionals.
Easy access & support – Mobile app and 24/7 portal, payslip notifications, multi-channel and multi-lingual support.
Extras – Access to sector-specific training and automatic entry into a monthly prize draw.

Next steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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