Deputy Head of School - Commercial, Creative Industries and HE. Job in London Education & Train[...]

Carshalton College; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in London seeks a Deputy Head of School to oversee vocational education in various subjects, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning. The role involves leadership, management responsibilities, and a strategic focus on improving student outcomes, offering a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 37 days

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a team effectively.
• Thorough understanding of evidence-based teaching and assessment.
• Excellent knowledge of Government policy context for the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Manage vocational curriculum, improve learner outcomes and support teaching team.
• Engage in planning, budgeting, resource management for curriculum delivery.
• Ensure compliance with policies and support student progression.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Information Management

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Planning

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Carshalton College is seeking a Deputy Head of School to oversee the vocational curriculum, including Art & Design, Media, Games, Beauty, Sports, and Higher Education (HE).

The Deputy Head will combine leadership and management responsibilities within the school and contribute to the wider College operations. They will join the College Management Group (CMG) and collaborate with other managers to ensure the delivery of key priorities. The role involves assisting the Head of School in communicating policies and procedures, ensuring high-quality implementation and compliance.

A primary focus of this role is to improve learner outcomes across the School by securing high grades, enhancing teaching, learning, and assessment, and supporting the teaching team. The Deputy will also ensure students have opportunities for work experience, enrichment activities, and progression to further education or employment. The role requires proficiency in College systems and thorough knowledge of College policies.

Candidate requirements include relevant professional qualifications, experience managing staff—including handling underperformance—and a deep understanding of evidence-based teaching and assessment practices. Strong information management skills, knowledge of government policy, and awareness of economic developments are essential. The Deputy will also need skills in planning, budgeting, resourcing, and curriculum monitoring.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent teaching skills, a track record of strong student outcomes, and experience in implementing improvements. They should have experience managing students with underachievement or high-risk behaviors, and possess leadership qualities such as confidence, accountability, compassion, strategic thinking, and deadline management.

This position is eligible for salary increases based on the annual cost of living review.

Closing date for applications is 2nd June 2025.

The benefits package includes 37 days of annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, 5 wellbeing days, a pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a salary sacrifice cycle scheme.

Successful candidates will undergo due diligence checks, including an enhanced DBS, references, online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

South Thames Colleges Group is committed to equality of opportunity, welcoming applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or civil partnership.

The Group includes Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College. We are dedicated to student success and community contribution.

We seek hardworking, collaborative individuals who can help challenge students to achieve and progress.

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