Deputy Head of Department - Digital Technologies & Creative Industries

Chelmsford College; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford College is seeking a Deputy Head of Department in Digital Technologies & Creative Industries to support leadership and management while ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be committed to fostering an inclusive and effective educational environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of high performance in previous roles.
• Relevant work experience in the education sector.
• Skills to manage and improve educational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department in leadership and management.
• Manage staff performance and professional development.
• Lead curriculum development and programme validation.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Quality Assurance

Staff Management

Education

Relevant qualifications in Education or a related field

Job description

Vacancy | Deputy Head of Department - Digital Technologies & Creative Industries

Title Deputy Head of Department - Digital Technologies & Creative Industries Hours 37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year Salary Up to £42,720 per annum Organisation Chelmsford College Closing Date 07/09/2025 Job Description Download Job Description Document Person Specification Download Person Specification Document Description

The thriving team of Digital Technologies and Creative Industries are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Deputy Head of Department.

As Deputy Head of Department, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our learners through:

• Supporting the Head of Department in all aspects of the department’s leadership and management, particularly around attendance, quality, teaching, learning and assessment and securing outstanding outcomes for all learners.
• Performance manage staff within the department and ensure that they develop their professional practice.
• Lead on curriculum development, including the development and validation of new programmes and the periodic review and re-validation of existing programmes.
• Ensure that learner retention, achievement, success and progression rates within the department exceed the national average year-on-year.
  
  

Our ideal candidate will have evidence of high performance in previous roles/jobs and relevant work experience in the sector to underpin subject leadership with credibility and authority.

The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.

Starting salary will depend on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you have any further questions, please e-mail [e-mail]

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 3rd August 2025.

Apply

If you would like to apply for employment within the Chelmsford College Group, please complete the online application form.

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PLEASE NOTE You may wish to download the example forms, and explanatory notes, using the link below in order to prepare the information you will be asked to submit. The online application process has to be completed in one go and without undue delay. In particular, you are advised to prepare your Supporting Statement of up to 4000 characters in another application before you start.

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If you require help making your application please contact the Human Resource Department on 01245 293018 or email [e-mail].

Contact

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Human Resource Department

Chelmsford College

Moulsham Street Campus

Chelmsford

CM2 0JQ

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