Director of School - Construction

Preston College is recruiting a Director of School for Construction and the Built Environment, a member of the College Management Team reporting to the Vice Principal (Curriculum Delivery & Planning). The post gives strategic leadership of the construction curriculum, covering staff, student outcomes, employer partnerships and growth across full-time, apprenticeship, adult and commercial provision. It comes with £3.6 million of government investment to modernise the School's learning environments. Fit depends on sector knowledge, experience of leading high-performing teams and commercial awareness.

What the job involves

• Provide strategic and inspirational leadership across construction and the built environment
• Lead, motivate and develop teaching and support staff
• Drive student achievement, progression and destination outcomes
• Shape a future-focused curriculum aligned to local, regional and national skills priorities
• Strengthen partnerships with employers, contractors and industry stakeholders
• Identify and deliver growth across full-time, apprenticeship, adult and commercial provision
• Champion innovation, sustainability and emerging technologies in construction education
• Foster a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement and excellence
• Contribute to strategic decision-making and whole-college planning and performance
• Keep provision responsive to regional priorities and employer demand
• Equip learners for employment, higher-level study and apprenticeships

What's required

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of the construction and built environment sector, including its opportunities and challenges
• Strategic vision combined with commercial awareness and a focus on sustainable growth
• Leads and develops high-performing teams
• Builds strong, productive relationships with employers, stakeholders and external partners

Other

• Passion for technical education and its impact on individuals, communities and employers
• Commitment to outstanding outcomes for learners and raising aspirations
• Wants to contribute to the future success of the College and the Lancashire economy