Deputy Head of Department – Professional Skills and Business Management

Chelmsford College; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking a Deputy Head of Department for Professional Skills and Business Management. The role requires strong leadership abilities, experience in staff management, and a commitment to improving learner outcomes. Ideal candidates will bring high performance and relevant sector experience. Salary is up to £42,720 per annum with a commitment to equality and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Evidence of high performance in previous roles.
• Relevant work experience in the sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department in leadership and management.
• Performance manage staff and ensure professional practice development.
• Lead on curriculum development and programme validation.
• Ensure learner retention and success rates exceed national averages.

Job description

Deputy Head of Department – Professional Skills and Business Management

Hours 37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year

Salary Up to £42,720 per annum

Organisation Chelmsford College

Closing Date 09/11/2025

Job Description

The thriving team of Business and Professional Studies are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Deputy Head of Department.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Salary and DBS

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

Application

Applications will be considered upon receipt. If you have any further questions, please e-mail [e-mail]

Contact

Human Resource Department

Chelmsford College

Moulsham Street Campus

Chemlford

CM2 0JQ

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