Assistant Principal & Director of NETA Training Education Training Collection
Posted 2 days 2 hours ago by Peridot Partners
Permanent
Full Time
Training Jobs
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Assistant Principal & Director of NETA Training Education Training Collection Lead one of the North East's most respected technical training providers. As Assistant Principal & Director of NETA Training, you'll shape the future of engineering skills and help learners and industry thrive across the Tees Valley and beyond.
As Assistant Principal & Director of NETA Training, you'll lead the strategic and operational direction of the company, reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive. As a key member of the Group Management Team, you'll work collaboratively across the Etc. Group to deliver shared goals and ensure NETA continues to thrive as a centre of excellence for technical education and workforce development.
You will be accountable for the quality of NETA's provision - ensuring that teaching, learning and assessment consistently meet the highest standards. You'll drive forward a culture of continuous improvement, embedding robust self assessment and quality improvement processes that support every department to progress towards outstanding outcomes.
We expect that your leadership will contribute to the tone and culture of NETA. You'll model the values and voice of the Etc. Group, creating a positive, inclusive and innovative environment where colleagues feel empowered, supported and motivated to deliver their best. You'll ensure that teams are clear about their objectives, that professional development is encouraged and embedded and that quality improvement is understood as everyone's responsibility.
Externally, you'll represent NETA and the Group with confidence and credibility - strengthening relationships with employers, industry bodies and civic partners to ensure the curriculum remains responsive to future skills needs. You'll ensure NETA remains recognised for its high standards, exceptional learner experience and commitment to the communities it serves.
You'll oversee all curriculum and commercial development, financial performance and the continued improvement of learner behaviour, engagement and achievement. This is an opportunity to lead an organisation with real purpose - one that changes lives through education, innovation and opportunity.
As our next Assistant Principal & Director of NETA Training, you'll help shape NETA's next chapter, building on its strong foundations and ensuring it continues to deliver outstanding quality and impact as part of the Education Training Collective.
Who are we looking for? We're looking for an ambitious and experienced leader who shares our passion for technical education and who will help NETA continue to thrive as part of the Education Training Collective.
We welcome interest from candidates who can bring proven management and leadership experience, ideally gained within the further education or training sector and a strong track record of improving quality and standards. You'll understand what outstanding looks like in practice - from effective teaching, learning and assessment to the expectations of Ofsted and internal quality frameworks - and you'll have the insight to turn that understanding into meaningful, measurable improvement.
A teaching qualification is essential, alongside evidence of ongoing professional development and a genuine commitment to continuous learning. A degree or higher management qualification would be an advantage, but just as important is your ability to apply sound educational and business principles in a fast moving environment. You'll be confident managing budgets, monitoring performance and delivering against ambitious targets - but you'll also know that success depends on people.
You'll have the ability to lead, motivate and develop staff through trust, accountability and encouragement. You'll understand how to have the right conversations at the right time, providing both support and challenge to help teams perform at their best.
We're looking for someone with energy, vision and resilience - a leader who thrives on collaboration, builds strong partnerships with employers and the wider community, and acts as a confident ambassador for NETA and the Group. You'll be a clear and engaging communicator, able to write sharp, well crafted reports and present ideas with clarity and conviction.
Above all, you'll embody the values that define the Education Training Collective: inclusive, aspirational, learner focused and committed to excellence. You'll have a deep motivation to work with young people and adults, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding and care. You'll bring emotional resilience, high expectations for yourself and others, and a genuine belief in the power of education to change lives.
If you're a leader who can balance strategic vision with hands on impact - someone who can inspire colleagues, deliver results and shape the future of NETA Training - we encourage you to reach out to our recruitment advisor at Peridot Partners.
Peridot Partners and the client are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners or Dan Baxter.
Thank you for your interest in the exciting opportunity to lead NETA, the engineering arm of the Education Training Collective. This is a pivotal moment in NETA's journey, as we prepare to move into a brand new, state of the art £14 million facility in September 2026.
NETA has a proud legacy of delivering high quality technical and vocational education and this new facility will elevate our capacity to innovate, collaborate and inspire. We are seeking a visionary leader with a passion for engineering and education, someone who can drive strategic growth, foster industry partnerships and lead a talented team into this next chapter.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence curriculum development, champion learner success and ensure NETA continues to meet the evolving needs of employers and the wider community.
If you are ready to make a lasting impact and lead with purpose, we encourage you to apply and be part of this exciting future.
Yours sincerely,
Grant Glendinning
Chief Executive and Group Principal
Education Training Collective
About NETA Training NETA Training is a dedicated training provider for the engineers of the future, boasting an enviable reputation across the wider education sector. This reputation has been earned through the quality of our courses, which are delivered by industry experienced professionals, ensuring top quality training that is tailored for both our learners and our industry partners.
NETA Training Group was founded at its current location in Stockton On Tees in 1975 to provide technical training services to the local engineering, offshore and petrochemical industries.
Since its inception almost half a century ago, NETA has grown significantly in the provision of its services, now covering a diverse range of industrial sectors, including electrical, gas, welding, health, safety and environment, as well as scaffolding and mechanical jointing techniques. The training provides services to year olds through study programmes and apprenticeships and offers a whole suite of commercially funded courses. Since 2019, NETA Training has been a part of the Education Training Collective (Etc.).
The Education Training Collective (the Etc.) is a leading group of vibrant colleges and training providers offering high quality education and training opportunities for learners, communities and businesses in Teesside and across the UK. Incorporating Bede Sixth Form College, Innersummit, NETA Training, Redcar & Cleveland College and Stockton Riverside College, we provide a full range of courses, training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as professional and commercial courses.
We create opportunities for our students, communities and businesses by raising aspirations, equipping people with the skills they need to enter the workforce and build rewarding careers, and addressing the skills needs of industry and key growth sectors. We are driven by the twin missions of empowering learners from all backgrounds and communities to achieve their full potential and enabling employers to find and develop the workforce they need to succeed and grow.
Etc. is an abbreviation of et cetera, a Latin expression meaning "and similar" or "and so on." Et cetera is future facing, indicative of progress and what's coming next.
In recent years, Etc. has made significant investments in improved student facilities, industry standard equipment and services and benefits from shared resources, best practices and expertise to create greater learning opportunities for students and ensure a cohesive and effective transition across the group.
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- Location: Teesside
As Assistant Principal & Director of NETA Training, you'll lead the strategic and operational direction of the company, reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive. As a key member of the Group Management Team, you'll work collaboratively across the Etc. Group to deliver shared goals and ensure NETA continues to thrive as a centre of excellence for technical education and workforce development.
You will be accountable for the quality of NETA's provision - ensuring that teaching, learning and assessment consistently meet the highest standards. You'll drive forward a culture of continuous improvement, embedding robust self assessment and quality improvement processes that support every department to progress towards outstanding outcomes.
We expect that your leadership will contribute to the tone and culture of NETA. You'll model the values and voice of the Etc. Group, creating a positive, inclusive and innovative environment where colleagues feel empowered, supported and motivated to deliver their best. You'll ensure that teams are clear about their objectives, that professional development is encouraged and embedded and that quality improvement is understood as everyone's responsibility.
Externally, you'll represent NETA and the Group with confidence and credibility - strengthening relationships with employers, industry bodies and civic partners to ensure the curriculum remains responsive to future skills needs. You'll ensure NETA remains recognised for its high standards, exceptional learner experience and commitment to the communities it serves.
You'll oversee all curriculum and commercial development, financial performance and the continued improvement of learner behaviour, engagement and achievement. This is an opportunity to lead an organisation with real purpose - one that changes lives through education, innovation and opportunity.
As our next Assistant Principal & Director of NETA Training, you'll help shape NETA's next chapter, building on its strong foundations and ensuring it continues to deliver outstanding quality and impact as part of the Education Training Collective.
Who are we looking for? We're looking for an ambitious and experienced leader who shares our passion for technical education and who will help NETA continue to thrive as part of the Education Training Collective.
We welcome interest from candidates who can bring proven management and leadership experience, ideally gained within the further education or training sector and a strong track record of improving quality and standards. You'll understand what outstanding looks like in practice - from effective teaching, learning and assessment to the expectations of Ofsted and internal quality frameworks - and you'll have the insight to turn that understanding into meaningful, measurable improvement.
A teaching qualification is essential, alongside evidence of ongoing professional development and a genuine commitment to continuous learning. A degree or higher management qualification would be an advantage, but just as important is your ability to apply sound educational and business principles in a fast moving environment. You'll be confident managing budgets, monitoring performance and delivering against ambitious targets - but you'll also know that success depends on people.
You'll have the ability to lead, motivate and develop staff through trust, accountability and encouragement. You'll understand how to have the right conversations at the right time, providing both support and challenge to help teams perform at their best.
We're looking for someone with energy, vision and resilience - a leader who thrives on collaboration, builds strong partnerships with employers and the wider community, and acts as a confident ambassador for NETA and the Group. You'll be a clear and engaging communicator, able to write sharp, well crafted reports and present ideas with clarity and conviction.
Above all, you'll embody the values that define the Education Training Collective: inclusive, aspirational, learner focused and committed to excellence. You'll have a deep motivation to work with young people and adults, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding and care. You'll bring emotional resilience, high expectations for yourself and others, and a genuine belief in the power of education to change lives.
If you're a leader who can balance strategic vision with hands on impact - someone who can inspire colleagues, deliver results and shape the future of NETA Training - we encourage you to reach out to our recruitment advisor at Peridot Partners.
Peridot Partners and the client are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners or Dan Baxter.
Thank you for your interest in the exciting opportunity to lead NETA, the engineering arm of the Education Training Collective. This is a pivotal moment in NETA's journey, as we prepare to move into a brand new, state of the art £14 million facility in September 2026.
NETA has a proud legacy of delivering high quality technical and vocational education and this new facility will elevate our capacity to innovate, collaborate and inspire. We are seeking a visionary leader with a passion for engineering and education, someone who can drive strategic growth, foster industry partnerships and lead a talented team into this next chapter.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence curriculum development, champion learner success and ensure NETA continues to meet the evolving needs of employers and the wider community.
If you are ready to make a lasting impact and lead with purpose, we encourage you to apply and be part of this exciting future.
Yours sincerely,
Grant Glendinning
Chief Executive and Group Principal
Education Training Collective
About NETA Training NETA Training is a dedicated training provider for the engineers of the future, boasting an enviable reputation across the wider education sector. This reputation has been earned through the quality of our courses, which are delivered by industry experienced professionals, ensuring top quality training that is tailored for both our learners and our industry partners.
NETA Training Group was founded at its current location in Stockton On Tees in 1975 to provide technical training services to the local engineering, offshore and petrochemical industries.
Since its inception almost half a century ago, NETA has grown significantly in the provision of its services, now covering a diverse range of industrial sectors, including electrical, gas, welding, health, safety and environment, as well as scaffolding and mechanical jointing techniques. The training provides services to year olds through study programmes and apprenticeships and offers a whole suite of commercially funded courses. Since 2019, NETA Training has been a part of the Education Training Collective (Etc.).
The Education Training Collective (the Etc.) is a leading group of vibrant colleges and training providers offering high quality education and training opportunities for learners, communities and businesses in Teesside and across the UK. Incorporating Bede Sixth Form College, Innersummit, NETA Training, Redcar & Cleveland College and Stockton Riverside College, we provide a full range of courses, training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as professional and commercial courses.
We create opportunities for our students, communities and businesses by raising aspirations, equipping people with the skills they need to enter the workforce and build rewarding careers, and addressing the skills needs of industry and key growth sectors. We are driven by the twin missions of empowering learners from all backgrounds and communities to achieve their full potential and enabling employers to find and develop the workforce they need to succeed and grow.
Etc. is an abbreviation of et cetera, a Latin expression meaning "and similar" or "and so on." Et cetera is future facing, indicative of progress and what's coming next.
In recent years, Etc. has made significant investments in improved student facilities, industry standard equipment and services and benefits from shared resources, best practices and expertise to create greater learning opportunities for students and ensure a cohesive and effective transition across the group.
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