Assistant Head of Faculty for Apprenticeships

Peterborough College; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave

TPS pension

On-site parking

EAP

Vivup benefits

Job summary

Peterborough College in the East of England is seeking an experienced leader to shape apprenticeship delivery across Construction & Technical Trades. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the apprenticeship provision and manage teams to deliver high-quality learning from enrolment to EPA.

Working with the Head of Faculty, you will develop curriculum, monitor performance data, strengthen employer partnerships, and ensure compliance with Ofsted, ESFA and awarding bodies,

Qualifications

• In-depth leadership experience across apprenticeship provision.
• Proven track record in teaching, learning and assessment leadership.
• Experience delivering sustained improvements in learner outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop apprenticeship teams in construction and trades.
• Drive teaching quality, learning and assessment across provision.
• Oversee EPA readiness and employer engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Line management

Performance management

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification

GCSE English & Maths C/4+

Level 5 teaching qualification

Level 4 Assessment & QA qualification

Tools

OneFile system

Job description

Assistant Head of Faculty for Apprenticeships

Salary £39,777 to £44,704 Plus MRA of £3000 or £6000

Location: Peterborough

Job details

Salary £39,777 to £44,704 Plus MRA of £3000 or £6000

Contractual hours 37

Region East

Date posted 22/09/2026

Job reference REQ000719

Attachments JD - AHOF Apprenticeships final.pdf

Job description

Assistant Head of Faculty for Apprenticeships (Construction & Technical Trades)

Salary: £39,777 to £44,704 Plus MRA of £3000 or £6000 depending on experience

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Contract Type: All year round

Location: Peterborough

Closing Date: 6 October 2026

Shape the future of construction and technical trades by leading outstanding apprenticeship provision, developing high-performing teams and helping apprentices gain the skills they need to build successful careers.

In this busy and exciting role, you will provide strategic, operational and educational leadership across our Construction & Technical Trades apprenticeship provision, including Plumbing, Electrical, Bricklaying, Carpentry and Property Maintenance.

Working closely with the Head of Faculty, you will lead and develop apprenticeship teams, drive continuous improvements in teaching, learning and assessment, and ensure apprentices receive an outstanding experience from enrolment through to successful End-Point Assessment. You will take the operational lead for OneFile, using performance data to monitor progress, identify areas for improvement and support timely achievement.

You will also play an important role in strengthening relationships with regional employers and ensuring our curriculum continues to respond to industry needs. Combining your technical expertise with strong leadership skills, you will help us achieve excellent outcomes for apprentices while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and learner experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and develop Skills Trainer Assessors, Lecturers and Quality Leads across construction and technical trades.


• Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, assessment, workplace coaching and the overall apprentice experience.


• Lead the implementation and monitoring of OneFile, using reports and data to track apprentice progress, engagement and timely achievement.


• Monitor the quality and impact of apprenticeship progress reviews, ensuring employers are fully involved.


• Ensure effective off-the-job training, accurate audit trails and apprentice readiness for End-Point Assessment.


• Maintain robust quality assurance processes and compliance with Awarding Organisation, Ofsted, ESFA and IEG requirements.


• Monitor key performance measures including attendance, retention, achievement and timely EPA completion, implementing interventions where required.


• Lead curriculum development and reform to ensure apprenticeship provision responds to industry developments and local and regional skills needs.


• Build strong relationships with employers and work with commercial teams to identify skills gaps, grow partnerships and increase apprenticeship recruitment.


• Coach and develop staff, ensuring appropriate qualifications, CPD, performance management and professional standards are maintained.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational leader with current experience of teaching, learning and assessment within educational and work-based environments.

You will have a minimum Level 3 qualification within a relevant vocational industry, a Level 3 Assessment & Quality Assurance qualification or equivalent, GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent, and a Level 5 teaching qualification and Level 4 Assessment & Quality Assurance qualification, or a willingness to work towards these where applicable.

You will bring strong line management experience, including performance management, recruitment, appraisals and attendance management, alongside evidence of successfully leading teams and delivering sustained improvements in achievement and learner experience.

With excellent knowledge of curriculum development, quality assurance and current Further Education initiatives, you will be confident analysing performance data, setting priorities and communicating effectively with colleagues, apprentices and employers.

Experience of managing learner qualifications through e-portfolio systems will also be essential.

If you are an ambitious and supportive leader who is passionate about technical education and wants to make a lasting impact on apprentices, colleagues and employers, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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.