Assistant Head Of Department - Construction

Herts Resourcing Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in Cambridge is seeking an Assistant Head of Department for the Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades team. The role requires a Level 5 teaching qualification, a construction industry qualification, and the ability to lead a team. Benefits include generous holidays, excellent pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent pension scheme

Discounts on Apple products

Free gym membership

Discounted professional development courses

BUPA Health Expenses cash plan

Free on-site parking

On-campus dining

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 5 teaching qualification.
• You must have a construction industry qualification.
• Must hold or working towards IQA Award or equivalent.
• You must have a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• The right to work in the UK.

Skills

Teaching qualification (Level 5)

Construction industry qualification

Driving licence

Team leadership

Education

IQA Award or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Assistant Head of Department for the Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades team.

Details

Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week
Location: Cambridgeshire / Huntingdon
Closing date for applications: 23 September 2025
Contract: Permanent

Organisation

Herts Resourcing Group (HRG) is currently working with a college in Cambridgeshire and we\'re looking for an Assistant Head of Department for the Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades team.

Requirements

• Must hold Level 5 teaching qualification
• You must have construction industry qualification
• Must hold or working towards IQA Award or equivalent
• You must hold a valid driver\'s licence and have access to a vehicle
• The right to work in the UK

Desirable

• DBS on the update service
• Experience leading a team
• Experience of managing study programmes

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme
• Discounts on Apple products
• Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes
• Discounted college courses for professional development
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan & Occupational Health services
• Free on-site parking
• On-campus dining and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee & Starbucks)
• Ongoing staff development opportunities

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