Assistant Head of Department - Construction

TeacherActive; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking an Assistant Head of Department in Construction for their Cambridge and Huntingdon Campuses. This role involves supporting the Head of Department, inspiring both staff and students in various construction disciplines, including multi-skills and bricklaying. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, industry expertise, and a recognized teaching qualification, along with a passion for further education.

Benefits

Support from dedicated consultants during onboarding

Guaranteed Payment Scheme (terms apply)

CPD courses and certificates via My-Progression Channel

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme with up to £100 reward (terms apply)

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of the FE sector and industry skills.
• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department in delivering leadership and management.
• Inspire students through teaching, assessment, and curriculum development.
• Focus on Construction Multi-Skills, Property Maintenance, Bricklaying.

Skills

Leadership

Industry Expertise

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Education

Recognised Teaching Qualification (e.g., DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE)

Extensive FE Teaching Experience

Understanding of Industry Skills and FE Sector

Job description

Assistant Head of Department - Construction

East of England / Permanent / £44,407 - £44,408 per year

Job Title: Assistant Head of Department - Construction

Location: Cambridge

Start Date: September

About the Role:

Based across both our Cambridge and Huntingdon Campuses, you will support the Head of Department in delivering leadership, management, and curriculum development in Construction & Building Services (Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades). Your role will involve inspiring staff and students through teaching, learning, and assessment, focusing on areas such as:

• Construction Multi-Skills
• Property Maintenance Operations
• Bricklaying

What We’re Looking For:

We seek a candidate with strong leadership, industry expertise, and a passion for Further Education, including:

• Extensive FE teaching experience
• Understanding of industry skills and FE sector
• Health & Safety knowledge relevant to construction
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE)

Benefits:

• Support from dedicated consultants during onboarding
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (terms apply)
• CPD courses and certificates via My-Progression Channel
• Market-leading pay rates
• Referral scheme with up to £100 reward (terms apply)

Our staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance contributions, with no admin charges.

If interested, click ‘APPLY NOW’ to be contacted about this opportunity. All applicants will undergo suitability discussions, DBS and ID checks, and reference verification. We offer various opportunities in educational settings with competitive pay and flexible timings. We pride ourselves on high standards and tailored staffing solutions.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and provides temporary or contract staffing services.