Principal - South Shields Marine School

Reporting to the Chief Executive and operating as a key member of the Senior Executive Group, you will provide strategic leadership for South Shields Marine School, driving growth, quality, and reputation. You will:

• Lead the development of a high-quality curriculum across FE, HE, apprenticeships and commercial provision, ensuring relevance to local, national and international markets.
• Drive business growth, diversification and income generation, including opportunities in maritime and renewable energy sectors.
• Ensure excellent learner outcomes, with strong focus on achievement, progression, attendance and experience.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, industry bodies, and international stakeholders.
• Lead a culture of continuous quality improvement and readiness for inspection and external assurance.
• Champion innovation in teaching, learning, and curriculum design to maximise performance and impact.
  
  We are looking for a proactive, credible leader with a strong track record of delivering excellence in education and/or the maritime sector., Have extensive knowledge of the maritime training sector, including regulation and commercial opportunities.
• Bring significant senior management experience, including leadership of large teams and budgets.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of quality improvement and raising student outcomes.
• Have experience of strategic planning, business development and employer engagement.
• Be able to build successful partnerships with external organisations and stakeholders.
Skills & Attributes You will:
• Be an inspirational leader, able to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Have excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrate strong strategic thinking and decision-making capability.
• Have the entrepreneurial mindset to identify and deliver growth opportunities.
• Be able to operate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including students, staff, governors, employers and regulators., Degree or equivalent (essential)
• Relevant higher degree or professional qualification (desirable)
  
  Tyne Coast College is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to take on the role of Principal - South Shields Marine School, leading one of the UK's most established and respected maritime training providers.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of maritime education, build international partnerships, and strengthen the College's position as a leader in marine training, engineering, and renewable energies., South Shields Marine School is internationally recognised for maritime education and training, with strong links to industry and global partners.