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Group Head of School - MEH & Building Services

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Bury St. Edmunds, GBfull timePosted October 20, 2026via Eastern Education Group Trust

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Lead the Future of Construction and Building Services Education

Eastern Education Group is seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to become our next Group Head of School - MEH & Building Services.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technical education and play a key role in our vision to establish our Built Environment provision as the Construction Technical Excellence College for the Eastern Region. As part of this journey, you will provide inspirational leadership across Mechanical, Electrical, Heating (MEH) and Building Services programmes, driving innovation, quality and growth across further education, higher education, apprenticeships and industry training.

We are looking for a visionary leader who can unite education and industry, creating an outstanding learner experience while ensuring our curriculum meets the skills needs of employers today and in the future.

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant Principal, you will lead the strategic and operational development of a growing curriculum area, ensuring it becomes the first-choice destination for learners, employers and industry partners.

You will:

  • Deliver a compelling vision for specialist MEH and Building Services education.
  • Lead the development of the Construction Technical Excellence College for the Eastern Region.
  • Drive outstanding teaching, learning, achievement and progression outcomes.
  • Expand and develop innovative curriculum pathways from Level 1 through to higher technical and higher education.
  • Strengthen employer partnerships and create industry-leading progression opportunities.
  • Lead and develop high-performing curriculum teams across the Group.
  • Champion inclusivity, innovation and excellence in everything we do.
  • Ensure programmes align with emerging technologies, sustainability priorities and future workforce demands.

About You

You will be an experienced educational leader with a passion for technical and vocational education.

You will bring:

  • Significant curriculum leadership or management experience within further, higher or technical education.
  • Strong knowledge of MEH, Building Services, Construction or related technical disciplines.
  • A track record of improving student outcomes and driving organisational performance.
  • Experience developing employer partnerships and responding to industry skills needs.
  • The ability to inspire staff and students through ambitious and inclusive leadership.
  • A commitment to innovation, quality and continuous improvement.
  • Teaching qualifications and degree-level qualifications, together with a commitment to ongoing professional development.


Summary

Group Head of School - MEH & Building Services at Eastern Education Group Trust in Bury St. Edmunds. On-site full-time role in Education Training. Lead the Future of Construction and Building Services Education Eastern Education Group is seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to become our next Group Head of School - MEH & Building Services.

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