Head of Electrical (on-site)
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,337 to £51,081 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process, plus a market forces supplement of up to £4,383 per annum dependant on qualifications and experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Suffolk New College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Head of Electrical (on-site) |
Summary
Head of Electrical (on-site)
Within the range of £44,337 to £51,081 per annum* **
*Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria
**Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process, plus a market forces supplement of up to £4,383 per annum dependant on qualifications and experience
35 hours per week (includes some teaching hours), 52 weeks a year
This is an excellent career opportunity to join the management team at Suffolk New College. This role will require you to lead on the operational and strategic aspects of our electrical, electrotechnical and electronic engineering programmes within Engineering, Construction & Building Technologies.
Working closely with the Director, you will proactively support, lead and develop staff to deliver an exceptional learner experience.
You will therefore need to be able to demonstrate:
● Excellent people management and development skills.
● Expertise in working with electrical installation and or electrotechnical programmes, apprenticeship standards and commercial courses.
● Ability to build and develop effective and sustainable relationships with employers and stakeholders.
● Creative and innovative approaches which deliver an exceptional student experience and student outcomes.
As part of this role, you will also be required to undertake some teaching hours; therefore, you should also be able to demonstrate proven teaching expertise in a related subject area.
You should also hold a relevant degree or professional qualification, maths and English at level 2 or equivalent, alongside a teaching qualification at level 5.
This post is based at Suffolk New College, Ipswich Campus. However, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you will be required to work at and travel between campuses.
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing date: Thursday 16th April 2026 at Midnight
The College reserves the right to close this advert early.
Interview date: Monday 27th April 2026
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantees to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
Within the range of £44,337 to £51,081 per annum* **
*Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria
**Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process, plus a market forces supplement of up to £4,383 per annum dependant on qualifications and experience
35 hours per week (includes some teaching hours), 52 weeks a year
This is an excellent career opportunity to join the management team at Suffolk New College. This role will require you to lead on the operational and strategic aspects of our electrical, electrotechnical and electronic engineering programmes within Engineering, Construction & Building Technologies.
Working closely with the Director, you will proactively support, lead and develop staff to deliver an exceptional learner experience.
You will therefore need to be able to demonstrate:
● Excellent people management and development skills.
● Expertise in working with electrical installation and or electrotechnical programmes, apprenticeship standards and commercial courses.
● Ability to build and develop effective and sustainable relationships with employers and stakeholders.
● Creative and innovative approaches which deliver an exceptional student experience and student outcomes.
As part of this role, you will also be required to undertake some teaching hours; therefore, you should also be able to demonstrate proven teaching expertise in a related subject area.
You should also hold a relevant degree or professional qualification, maths and English at level 2 or equivalent, alongside a teaching qualification at level 5.
This post is based at Suffolk New College, Ipswich Campus. However, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you will be required to work at and travel between campuses.
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing date: Thursday 16th April 2026 at Midnight
The College reserves the right to close this advert early.
Interview date: Monday 27th April 2026
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantees to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
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