Deputy Head Construction-Adult, Apprenticeship, HE

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wakefield is seeking a Deputy Head of Construction to lead and advance Apprenticeship and Higher Education programs. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills and relevant qualifications, aiming to enhance educational outcomes while benefiting from a generous leave policy and various employee perks. This full-time role offers a salary of £50,307 to £53,365 per annum.

Benefits

50 days of leave including bank holidays

Discounted Metro Cards

Gym Memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

High Street Discounts

28.68% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Relevant leadership experience in educational settings.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of engaging apprenticeship programs.
• Support staff to enhance teaching quality.
• Ensure excellent learner outcomes through performance monitoring.

Skills

Driving forward high-quality programmes

Leading and supporting staff

Monitoring performance

Developing teaching resources

Education

Level 6 or professional qualification

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

GCSE A*-C / 9-4 in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Step Up to Lead the Future of Construction Education!

Deputy Head of Construction – Apprenticeships, Adult and HE

Ref: 124785

Salary: £50,307 to £53,365 per annum for an exceptional candidate. This includes a 10% recruitment incentive

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Working across the Group – Wakefield, Castleford, Selby

What you’ll be doing

• Driving forward high-quality Apprenticeship, Adult and Higher Education programmes
• Leading and supporting staff to deliver outstanding teaching, learning, and industry-relevant resources
• Monitoring performance and ensuring learners get the very best results
• Working with the Head of Curriculum to develop, deliver and grow cutting edge programmes, which meet the needs of all learners

What you’ll have

• A curriculum relevant Level 6 or professional qualification of an equivalent level
• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
• GCSE A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent in English and Maths
• A Management qualification or equivalent training is desirable but not essential

Values

Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day – Click to watch

What’s in it for you?

• A whopping 50 days of leave including bank holidays and college closures – perfect for work-life balance!
• Personal and professional development opportunities to boost your career
• Money-saving perks like discounted Metro Cards, Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme and High Street Discounts
• Generous Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Supportive environment with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Recognition Awards to celebrate your achievements!

Closing date: 10th October 2025

Interview date: 23rd October 2025

Please note direct applicants only – no agency CVs

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.