Assistant Head of Faculty - Business

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Peterborough is seeking an Assistant Head of Faculty - Business to lead and inspire the team, and ensure exceptional education delivery. The ideal candidate should possess a full teaching qualification and experience in an FE or training environment. The role offers 37 days of annual leave, inclusion in the Teachers' Pension Scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

37 days annual leave

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating learning and leading improvements within an FE or training environment.
• Experience in managing staff performance and resource planning.
• Proven record of delivering high-quality education.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational leadership of the Business curriculum.
• Engage with qualification reforms to maintain program relevance.
• Teach within the faculty to model excellence.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Commitment to equality and inclusion

Education

Full teaching qualification (e.g., DTTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed)

Relevant subject qualifications (Level 3/4, HND, degree)

Job description

Salary - £38,247 - £42,985 depending on experience and qualifications

Hours - 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract - Permanent

Location - Peterborough

Closing Date - 26th November 2025

Inspire. Lead. Make an Impact. Are you an experienced and passionate Business educator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Peterborough College is seeking a dynamic Assistant Head of Faculty - Business to help shape and deliver an outstanding learning experience for our students

About the Role

Working closely with the Head of Faculty, you'll support the strategic and operational leadership of our Business curriculum, ensuring it remains relevant, engaging and aligned with local and regional skills needs.

You will:

• Lead, inspire and support a team of dedicated teaching staff to deliver exceptional education and training.
• Drive improvements in student recruitment, satisfaction, retention and achievement.
• Engage with qualification reforms and ensure our programmes are fit for the future world of work.
• Strengthen employer and stakeholder partnerships to enhance student opportunities and progression.
• Maintain robust quality assurance and contribute to self-assessment and improvement planning.
• Teach within the faculty to model excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.

This role also involves deputising for the Head of Faculty when required and line managing staff to ensure the highest standards of performance and professional development.

About You

You’ll be a highly effective teacher with substantial experience and a proven record of delivering high-quality education that leads to positive learner outcomes.

You will bring:

• A full teaching qualification (e.g. DTTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent).
• Relevant subject qualifications (minimum Level 3/4, HND, degree or professional).
• Experience coordinating learning and leading improvements within an FE or training environment.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• A commitment to student success, innovation, equality and inclusion.

Experience in managing staff performance, resource planning and engagement with external stakeholders will be advantageous.

Why Join Us

At Peterborough College, part of the Inspire Education Group (IEG), we put students at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a supportive leadership team in a progressive and collaborative environment, where your expertise and ideas will help shape the future of Business education in the region.

We offer:

• 37 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and discretionary days
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and work-life balance

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.