Assistant Head of Department - Construction

We are looking for an inspiring and forward-thinking Assistant Head of Department to help lead our Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades provision across both our Cambridge and Huntingdon sites. If youre passionate about high-quality teaching, developing staff, and driving student success, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your leadership career.

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Why This Role Matters Our Construction & Building Services department plays a vital role in preparing the next generation of skilled tradespeople. As Assistant Head of Department, youll work closely with the Head of Department to shape the curriculum, support staff, and ensure every learner receives an outstanding experience.
Youll help lead and develop the following curriculum areas:
Construction Multi-Skills

Property Maintenance Operations

Bricklaying

With delivery across both sites, youll enjoy a varied, hands-on leadership role with the flexibility to work across two thriving learning environments.
What Youll Be Doing In this influential role, you will:
Support the Head of Department in managing and developing the curriculum, staff and resources

Drive high standards of teaching, learning and assessment

Track and monitor performance to ensure excellent outcomes for students

Inspire staff and students to achieve their full potential

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

This is a role where your leadership will directly shape the quality of education and the success of our learners.
What Were Looking For Were seeking someone who brings both expertise and energy to the role. Youll need:
Extensive teaching experience within Further Education

Strong understanding of the FE sector and relevant industry knowledge

Up-to-date Health & Safety awareness

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

A recognised teaching qualification (DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE)

A background in construction is not essential . What matters most is your deep understanding of FE teaching, learning and assessment, your commitment to quality, and your proven ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
If youre excited by the idea of helping shape a high-performing department and supporting learners to achieve great things, wed be delighted to discuss the role with you before you apply.
We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our site facilities are among the best in the country, and youll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction.
In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.
Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:
- Supportive and friendly team. Well also set you up with a Buddy as well as a Line Manager
- 42 days annual holiday leave entitlement, plus bank holidays (to be pro rata for part time)
- Generous pension scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
- Discounted rates on Apple products
- Free gym membership option and discounted classes
- Discounted rates on courses
- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards
- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
- Staff Development opportunities
Essential Criteria Must hold Level 5 or above teaching qualification such as DET, DTLLS or Cert Ed / PGCE
Must hold or working towards IQA Award or equivalent. xwzovoh
Extensive relevant experience working in an education/training provider.
Recent teaching experience in a further education setting
Evidence of professional updating & development