Assistant Head of Faculty - Business & IT

Inspire Education Group; Stamford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Education Group in Stamford is seeking an Assistant Head of Faculty - Business & IT to support leadership and development of the curriculum provision. You will work with the Head of Faculty to drive quality, lead high-performing teams and keep students at the heart of everything we do.

The role demands strategic curriculum development, staff coaching, performance management and strong partnership work with employers and awarding organisations to ensure relevance to industry and reforms.

Qualifications

• Qualified and highly effective teacher with significant FE Business/IT experience.
• Proven curriculum leadership and quality improvement experience.
• Strong understanding of further education, qualification reforms and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience leading teams and supporting staff development in a high-performance culture.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and delivering an exceptional learner experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching teams to deliver exceptional learning experiences and outcomes.
• Strategically develop the Business & IT curriculum aligned to industry and qualification reforms.
• Drive improvements in recruitment, attendance, retention, achievement, progression and destination outcomes.
• Build partnerships with employers, awarding organisations and stakeholders to enhance learner opportunities.
• Support quality assurance activities including self-assessment, quality improvement planning, internal verification and Ofsted readiness.
• Line manage and develop staff, providing coaching and performance management.
• Lead curriculum planning, staff deployment and resource management to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Deputise for the Head of Faculty when required, providing visible leadership across the faculty.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Staff development

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding & inclusion

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

Salary - £39,777 - £42,163 per annum depending on experience & qualifications

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract - Permanent

Location - Stamford

Closing Date - 15th October 2026

Are you an inspiring educator and leader who is passionate about shaping the future of Business and IT education while driving outstanding student outcomes?

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Assistant Head of Faculty - Business & IT to support the leadership and development of our curriculum provision. Working closely with the Head of Faculty, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring students remain at the heart of everything we do, leading high-performing teams, driving quality improvement, and developing a curriculum that meets the evolving needs of employers, industry and our local communities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teaching teams to deliver exceptional learning experiences and achieve outstanding student outcomes.
• Support the strategic development of the Business & IT curriculum, ensuring programmes remain innovative, relevant and aligned to industry and qualification reforms.
• Drive improvements in student recruitment, attendance, retention, achievement, progression and destination outcomes.
• Develop strong partnerships with employers, awarding organisations and key stakeholders to enhance opportunities for learners.
• Support quality assurance activities, including self-assessment, quality improvement planning, internal verification and Ofsted readiness.
• Line manage and develop staff, providing coaching, performance management and professional development opportunities.
• Lead curriculum planning, staff deployment and resource management to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.
• Deputise for the Head of Faculty when required, providing visible and effective leadership across the faculty.

What we\'re looking for

• A qualified and highly effective teacher with significant experience within Business, IT or a related curriculum area.
• Proven experience of curriculum leadership, quality improvement and driving student success.
• Strong understanding of further education, qualification reform and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience of leading teams, supporting staff development and promoting a positive, high-performance culture.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and delivering an exceptional learner experience.

If you\'re ready to combine your passion for education with impactful leadership and help shape the next generation of Business and IT professionals, we\'d love to hear from you.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 35 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Teachers\' Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

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.