Assistant Head of Department (Construction)

Find Recruitment Group LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist staffing business is seeking an Assistant Head Of Department for Construction in Cambridge. This role involves high-quality management and leadership to enhance the learning experience. Candidates must have extensive teaching experience in Further Education and a recognised teaching qualification. Excellent benefits include generous holidays, pension scheme, and free gym membership.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Discounts on Apple products

Free gym membership

Discounted college courses

BUPA Health Expenses cash plan

Free on-site parking

Ongoing staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive teaching experience in Further Education (FE).
• Deep understanding of the FE sector and relevant industry skills.
• Exceptional communication, administration, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department to provide high quality management and leadership.
• Ensure high achievement for all students through exemplary practice in teaching.
• Improve outcomes for students by tracking, monitoring, and inspiring staff.

Skills

Teaching experience in Further Education

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE)

Job description

Overview

FIND are a specialist staffing business servicing the Further Education & Apprenticeship markets across the UK. We are delighted to be representing an inspirational and well respected Cambridge based centre of learning to hire an Assistant Head Of Department for their Construction provision.

Our client have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Their campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you\'ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. Their investment in staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

Responsibilities

As the Assistant Head of Department for Construction across both our Cambridge and Huntingdon Campus, you will support the Head of Department to provide high quality management, leadership and guidance across the curriculum and to provide an excellent learning experience which ensures high achievement for all students, through exemplary practice in teaching, learning and assessment.

You will also improve outcomes for students by achieving and maintaining high standards of performance through tracking, monitoring and inspiring staff and students in addition to playing a pivotal role in Quality and developing the area further.

Requirements

• Extensive teaching experience in Further Education (FE)
• A deep understanding of the FE sector and relevant industry skills
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge relevant to the role
• Exceptional communication, administration, and organisational skills
• A recognised teaching qualification, such as DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, or PGCE

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
• Exclusive retail discounts
• On-campus dining and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee & Starbucks)
• Free 24/7 employee assistance program & independent counselling service
• Ongoing staff development opportunities