Assistant Head of Department – Sports and Uniformed Services

CLARUS EDUCATION; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Assistant Head of Department for Sports & Uniformed Services to provide leadership and curriculum guidance. This full-time role in Cambridge requires a qualified educator with a strong background in Further Education and relevant industry skills. You will work to inspire staff and students, ensuring high standards and excellent outcomes in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• A teaching qualification such as DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, or PGCE.
• Extensive teaching experience in a Further Education setting.
• Strong understanding of the FE sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the leadership and development of the curriculum area.
• Champion excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Monitor and drive student progress.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proven organisational skills

Relevant industry skills in sport or uniformed services

Up-to-date Health & Safety knowledge

Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Education

Teaching qualification (DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, or PGCE)

Extensive teaching experience in a Further Education setting

Job description

Overview

Assistant Head of Department – Sports and Uniformed Services
£44,409
Cambridge
Full time / permanent
Negotiable start date

Are you an experienced educator with a passion for leadership, sports, and public services? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of young people? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking a dynamic and committed Assistant Head of Department for Sports & Uniformed Protective Services to join our thriving team at our Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses.

About the role

As Assistant Head of Department, you will work closely with the Head of Department to provide high-quality leadership, curriculum guidance, and day-to-day support across our well-established Sports & Uniformed Services programmes:

• Sports Studies
• Cambridge United Scholarship Programme
• Uniformed Protective Services

Your goal? To help shape and maintain an outstanding learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring academic success and personal development, supporting both staff and students to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the leadership and development of the curriculum area, including effective management of staff and resources.
• Champion excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment across the department.
• Monitor and drive student progress through effective tracking and support systems.
• Inspire and support staff to achieve consistently high standards and positive student outcomes.
• Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance within the department.

Qualifications and Skills

• A teaching qualification such as DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, or PGCE.
• Extensive teaching experience in a Further Education setting.
• A strong understanding of the FE sector, with the ability to demonstrate relevant industry skills in sport or uniformed services.
• Up-to-date Health & Safety knowledge relevant to the curriculum.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Safeguarding and recruitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please send your detailed CV to Clarus Education. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.