Assistant Head of Department - Construction Trades. Job in Cambridge Education & Training Jobs

TR2 Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Head of Department for Trowel Trades and Multi-Skills in Cambridge. In this full-time role, you will manage curriculum delivery, ensure quality assurance, and lead a team in a supportive educational environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 5 teaching qualification and have strong industry knowledge. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Teachers Pension Scheme

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLLS, or equivalent).
• Industry-relevant construction qualification.
• Experience leading or supervising staff within education/training.
• Strong knowledge of quality processes and awarding body requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing curriculum delivery and staff performance.
• Ensure high teaching standards and excellent learner outcomes.
• Support course development and student recruitment.

Skills

Teaching qualifications

Industry-relevant construction knowledge

Leadership experience

Knowledge of quality processes

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

Industry-relevant construction qualification

Job description

Assistant Head of Department Construction (Trowel Trades & Multi-Skills)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Assistant Head of Department to support the leadership of a busy Construction & Building Services team, with a focus on Trowel Trades and Multi-Skills.

In this key role, you ll assist in managing curriculum delivery, staff performance, and quality assurance across multiple campuses. You ll help ensure high teaching standards, excellent learner outcomes, and strong industry links, while also supporting course development, student recruitment, and team coordination.

What we re looking for:

• Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLLS, or equivalent)

• Industry-relevant construction qualification

• Experience leading or supervising staff within education/training

• Strong knowledge of awarding body requirements and quality processes

• A proactive, organised and team-focused approach

A teaching qualification and/or internal quality assurance award is essential (or willingness to work towards). Experience working in further education and managing study programmes is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a progressive, learner-focused college environment. Benefits include generous annual leave, Teachers Pension Scheme, and strong professional development support.

Ready to take the next step in your education leadership journey? Apply today to find out more.