Deputy Head of Faculty – Occupational Automotive

Do you have the passion, leadership, and drive to inspire the next generation of automotive engineers and technicians?

Truro and Penwith College is seeking an outstanding Deputy Head of Faculty to support the strategic growth and daily operations of our high-performing Occupational Automotive Department. This is your chance to lead in one of the UK’s most dynamic educational environments—an institution that has been repeatedly recognised for innovation, employer engagement, and exceptional outcomes for learners.

Your Role: Driving Quality and Innovation

Reporting to the Head of Faculty, you will:

• Drive curriculum innovation and delivery aligned with national standards and emerging industry trends

• Supporting high-quality curriculum design and delivery

• Championing dynamic, responsive learning that aligns with current and emerging industry trends

• Embed a culture of quality assurance and continuous improvement across teaching, learning, and assessment

• Champion learner outcomes, behaviour, and attendance, ensuring positive destinations

• Lead on staff development, mentoring, and performance management

• Engaging with employers to develop meaningful work placement and apprenticeship opportunities

• Collaborate with local employers to shape curriculum relevance and ensure robust, future-focused provision

• Support strategic planning, faculty budgeting, resourcing, and data-informed decision making

• Model exceptional classroom practice through a partial teaching load.

We offer a generous package with benefits including 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days, teacher pension scheme, relocation package, free on-site parking and a variety of on-site benefits and discounts.

Go Further with Us

We’re not just offering a job—we’re inviting you to play a central role in shaping the region’s skills pipeline and securing a sustainable future for the automotive sector. Cornwall’s economic ambitions and clean energy priorities will demand a skilled, adaptable workforce—and Truro and Penwith College is at the forefront of that transformation. At Truro and Penwith College, we believe in aspiration without limits. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Our students progress to prestigious universities, gain meaningful employment, and contribute to the growth of industries across Cornwall and beyond.