Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning (North Devon College)

Exeter College; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement + Christmas shut

Very generous Pension Scheme

24/7 counselling access

Shopping discounts

Free on-site gym and eye care vouchers

Job summary

North Devon College is seeking a Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning to lead initiatives that raise teaching standards and digital skills across the college. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on development of staff and learners.

You will analyse data, share best practice regionally, collaborate with colleagues at all levels, and even teach part of a timetable. This is a chance to shape learning outcomes in North Devon and the wider South West.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering support and training to others.
• Ability to analyse data effectively and drive improvement.
• Champion innovative digital tools in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Influence students and staff in relation to teaching, learning and digital technologies.
• Share and lead on best practice in college, locally and regionally.
• Innovate whilst continuing to develop your own skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues at every level, from teachers to senior leaders.
• Teach part of a timetable yourself.

Skills

Outstanding teacher

Proactive organiser

Strong communicator

Collaborative

Educational leadership

Job description

Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning (North Devon College)

Hours

Hours Full Time, 37 hours per week

Contract Type

Contract Type Permanent

Location

Closing Date

Closing Date 04/11/2026

Job Description and Person Specification

Do you want to make a real positive difference to student learning and staff development? This is a great time to join our friendly and energetic Teaching and Learning team. We already have great teachers at the college, and this new role will lead on major initiatives that raise teaching and learning standards even further. You’ll help foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in both teaching practices and digital skills, ensuring the very best learning experience and outcomes for our students.

We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for teaching and learning who can inspire and influence through authentic interactions and high standards. Experience in vocational and technical settings is desirable, alongside the ability to analyse data effectively and champion innovative digital tools. This role provides a unique opportunity to work with colleagues across the College and throughout the region, giving you exposure to our wide-ranging curriculum offer and the chance to further develop your leadership skills.

North Devon College is on an exciting journey of its own, and we want you to be part of it.

What you’ll do

• Influence students and staff in relation to both teaching and learning and digital technologies
• Share and lead on best practice in college, locally and regionally
• Innovate whilst continuing to develop your own skills
• Collaborate with colleagues at every level, from teachers to senior leaders
• Teach part of a timetable yourself

What we’re looking for

• An outstanding teacher with experience of delivering support and training to others
• A proactive organiser with attention to detail and passionate about education for all
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships
• Enthusiastic, collaborative and driven to make a difference
• Currently in a school or college, you might be a head of department, an experienced teacher involved in teaching and learning development or a leader in education

In return you’ll get

• A generous holiday entitlement + a 2-week Christmas shutdown
• Enrolled into a very generous Pension Scheme
• Access to amazing benefits, including 24/7 counselling, shopping discounts, free on-site gym and eye care vouchers
• To be part of an enthusiastic, friendly and ambitious team where your ideas and initiative are welcomed
• A genuine commitment to your professional development
• To make a real difference to teaching and learning in North Devon and wider South West region

Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values.

Applying for the role

Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at midday.

Interviews will be held in North Devon College on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

No CVs or agencies please.

Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at North Devon College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.