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Salford NHS Clinical Commissioning Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sixth form college in Salford is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Head of Department for Life Sciences. This role involves collaborating with a dynamic team and leading diverse educational programs, making a significant impact on students' learning and progression.

Benefits

40 days annual leave entitlement

2:30pm finish on Fridays

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing resources

Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer contribution

Family friendly policies

Development programmes

Staff Benefits Package with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in at least two curriculum disciplines required.
• Extensive vocational industry experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a motivated team as Deputy Head of Life Sciences.
• Oversee a varied curriculum from Level 1 to L4 across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Good communication skills

Motivated and innovative

Education

Degree or equivalent in related subject

Teaching qualification

Master’s Degree (desirable)

Job description

Deputy Head of Department- Life Sciences

Reference: SCCG2905 | Closing Date: 20/06/2025 | Interview Date: W/C 30/06/2025

Salary: £41,739 - £43,177.Incremental progression throughout the band is available

Contract Type: Fixed Term Up to 12 Months | Hours per Week: 1.0FTE | Location: Eccles College,Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join this successful and highly motivated department at Eccles Sixth Form College as a Deputy Head of Life Sciences. The department offers a varied curriculum from Level 1 to L4 across Applied Science, Animal Management, Equine Management, and Veterinary Nursing with a strong focus on progression.

The successful candidate will be able to bring their own expertise to this dedicated high achieving department with experience across at least two of our curriculum disciplines. The successful candidate will have a degree or equivalent in a related subject alongside a teaching qualification and relevant and extensive vocational industry experience. It is also desirable that the candidates hold or are working towards a Master’s Degree and / or holds a position within an external awarding body. You will be well motivated, responsive to change and innovative, with good communication skills.

This position will end on the return of the substantive post holder.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email [e-mail].

Reason to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including two Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

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