Deputy Head of Faculty - Construction Trades & Heritage

Think FE Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Northamptonshire is looking for a Deputy Head of Faculty for Construction Trades & Heritage. The role involves leading curriculum development, managing staff, and ensuring high teaching standards. The ideal candidate has a teaching qualification, a degree in a relevant field, and experience in curriculum planning within further education. This is a permanent position offering a salary of £42,500 to £45,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification, such as PGCE or equivalent.
• Degree or professional qualification in subject specialism.
• Experience in curriculum planning for further education.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and planning.
• Deliver high-quality teaching up to 7.5 hours per week.
• Monitor and support teaching quality through observations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Curriculum Development

Quality Assurance Knowledge

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed)

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Job description

Deputy Head of Faculty Construction Trades & Heritage Ofsted rated Good College, Northamptonshire

Work Type: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: £42,500 £45,000 per annum

Role Overview

A respected, Ofsted-rated Good college in Northamptonshire is looking to appoint a Curriculum Lead to help shape and drive its provision forward. This is a strategic opportunity to support the Head of Faculty by leading curriculum development, maintaining high standards in teaching and learning, and managing a team to deliver outstanding outcomes for learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and review of curriculum content to ensure it reflects current and future industry needs.
• Deliver up to 7.5 hours of high-quality teaching per week.
• Monitor and support teaching quality through lesson observations, mentoring, and structured CPD.
• Manage curriculum staff, supporting professional development and maintaining high performance.
• Collaborate across departments to embed digital tools and skills-based learning across the curriculum.
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers and professional bodies to inform and enhance curriculum design.
• Contribute to internal quality assurance processes including self-assessment and curriculum reviews.

What You ll Need

• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent).
• A degree or relevant professional qualification in your subject specialism.
• Substantial experience in curriculum planning and development within further education.
• Proven experience in managing or leading staff within an educational setting.
• A strong understanding of quality assurance and improvement frameworks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Next steps

Once you ve applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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