Please note: where this advert references South Bank Colleges, this role is based at South Bank Sixth Form - SBUSixth, 56 Brixton Hill, SW2 1QS.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and inspiring Head of Engineering to join our supportive, enthusiastic and collaborative team.
The Head of Engineering will have overall responsibility for delivering the quality of education on all study programmes in the curriculum area of Engineering. As a leader for learning, the Head of Engineering will line manage a team of teachers and support staff, ensuring that a robust commitment to continuous professional development brings forward high quality teaching, leading to outstanding student outcomes.
This role will require high levels of personal and professional commitment and the ability to work successfully as part of a team will be essential. The successful candidate will be an excellent leader, highly adaptable and flexible, and will need a strong work ethic.
We offer a range of qualifications, with the opportunity for our students to learn valuable technical and employability skills. Our education plan ensures students are on track to make outstanding progress, reach high levels of academic attainment and develop the skills essential for career success. London South Bank University is our main sponsor and we are co-sponsored by Skanska UK, King's College NHS Trust and Guys & St Thomas' NHS Trust who support our work closely in offering real-life employer challenge projects, developing authentic, contextualised learning.
This role offers first class career development opportunities, excellent CPD, wonderful students, an innovative education vision, and great links to industry and higher education.
You have the opportunity to play a central role in creating an exceptional school – if this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Application Deadline: Friday 1st May 12.00 noon
Interviews: week commencing 11th May 2026
To find out more about our Sixth Form, please visit our website.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
South Bank Academies is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting all stakeholders of our school community and, therefore, conduct rigorous recruitment processes, including the assessment of applicants’ suitability to work with young people. All staff must hold an enhanced DBS check and provide references on application covering the previous five years of employment, including the most recent employer. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK if shortlisted for interview.