Deputy Head Health & Life Sciences

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Deputy Head for its Health & Life Sciences faculty in Salisbury. This role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality education, managing curriculum development, and engaging with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant teaching experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to student success. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Training & Development

Shopping Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym

Qualifications

• Extensive teaching experience in Health & Life Sciences.
• Ability to lead curriculum development and mentor staff.
• Commitment to diversity and student-centered approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Health & Life Sciences team.
• Develop curriculum aligned with industry standards.
• Engage with stakeholders to enhance partnerships.

Skills

Qualified teacher (Level 4 or above)

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of curriculum design

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant subject

Job description

Deputy Head - Health & Life Sciences

Location : Cross College / Salisbury Wiltshire

Salary : 40876 rising to 42711 per annum (Deputy Head Grade 1 & 2)

Job Type : Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year)

Closing Date : 7th October2025

Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Deputy Head - Health & Life Sciences to join our team.

About Us

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshires economy inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities and we aspire to be an outstanding financially robust and commercially agile provider achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested 65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is 45 million per annum and growing we employ some 650 staff and support around 11500 students.

Deputy Head - Health & Life Sciences The Role

We are seeking a passionate Deputy Head to join our Health & Life Sciences Faculty. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on our students staff and local communities by delivering high-quality industry-relevant education.

As the Deputy Head you will work closely with the Head of Faculty playing a pivotal role in managing and developing our portfolio of courses. Your leadership will be key to ensuring excellence in teaching and learning whilst responding to the ever-changing landscape of the health and life sciences sector.

Deputy Head - Health & Life Sciences Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Faculty in leading and managing the Health & Life Sciences team to deliver excellent outcomes for learners.
• Leading curriculum development aligning with industry needs and regulatory standards.
• Mentoring and inspiring a diverse team of academic professionals.
• Engaging with key stakeholders including the NHS universities and local employers to enhance partnership opportunities.
• Promoting a culture of innovation inclusivity and continuous improvement.

Deputy Head - Health & Life Sciences You

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified teacher (Level 4 or above) with extensive teaching experience in an appropriate subject area.
• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or possess significant experience in a related area.
• A strong understanding of curriculum design student engagement and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with students staff and external partners.
• A commitment to promoting diversity inclusion and a student-centered approach.

If you are ready to inspire the next wave of health and life sciences professionals and help drive forward innovative educational practices we would love to hear from you.

Deputy Head - Health & Life Sciences Application Process

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Deputy Head - Health & Life Sciences opportunity please click Apply now.

Applications for this role close on the4th August 2025.

PLEASE NOTE :

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

The Company

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.

The Benefits

• Flexible Working
• Pension Scheme
• Training & Development
• Shopping Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym

Key Skills

Client Server,Land Survey,IT Hardware,Airbus,Lab Technology

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1