Deputy Head of Construction

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; Sur place; GBP 62 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Deputy Head of Construction (FE) for a 3-month rolling contract in Northampton. You will work with the Head of Department to lead the Construction curriculum, drive quality outcomes and manage staff in a workshop environment.

The role requires experience in FE Construction leadership, a strong grasp of quality processes, and practical teaching delivery. You will help with timetable and workload planning while ensuring Health & Safety compliance and

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within FE Construction or training environments.
• Strong understanding of quality processes and learner outcomes.
• Experience managing safety in workshop/practical learning settings.
• Ability to drive curriculum delivery and staff development.

Responsabilités

• Support day-to-day management of Construction provision and wider team.
• Assist with timetabling, staffing, cover and workload planning.
• Drive quality improvement across attendance, retention, achievement and learner progress.
• Support teaching and learning through coaching, observations, standardisation and CPD.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, learner recruitment and employer engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, workshop practice and awarding body requirements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Quality improvement

Health & Safety

Curriculum knowledge

Formation

Teaching qualification

Description du poste

Deputy Head of Construction (FE) - Contract

£45-£55 per hour - 3-month rolling contract
Northampton, Northamptonshire (commutable from Wellingborough, Kettering, Daventry, Towcester, Rugby, Market Harborough, Milton Keynes)

Are you an experienced Construction leader within Further Education who can step in quickly and support a high-performing department?

A well-established FE provider in Northampton is seeking a Deputy Head of Construction to help drive standards across the Construction curriculum area. This is a key contract role suited to someone with proven experience supporting departmental leadership, improving quality, and managing staff in a practical/workshop environment.

The Role

You’ll work closely with the Head of Department to support the leadership and operational delivery of Construction, including:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of the Construction provision and wider team
• Assisting with timetabling, staffing, cover and workload planning
• Driving quality improvement across attendance, retention, achievement and learner progress
• Supporting teaching & learning through coaching, observations, standardisation and CPD
• Contributing to curriculum planning, learner recruitment and employer engagement
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, workshop practice and awarding body requirements

The Person

Essential:

• Significant experience within an FE Construction curriculum (or training provider environment)
• Experience in a leadership/support leadership role such as Curriculum Lead / Programme Manager / Team Leader / Deputy Head
• Strong understanding of quality processes, performance management and improving learner outcomes
• Confident managing Health & Safety in workshops/practical learning environments

Desirable:

• Teaching qualification (PGCE / Cert Ed / Level 5 DET or equivalent)
• Assessor/IQA qualifications (A1/TAQA/V1)
• Trade background in Construction (e.g., Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plumbing, Multi-skills)
• Experience supporting inspection readiness / quality frameworks (e.g., Ofsted preparation)

Reference Number: BBBH 280963

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.