Group Deputy Head of Student Experience, Careers and Tutoring

Exeter College Devon; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Pension scheme

Free counselling

Discounted supermarket shopping

Spa treatments

Electric cars

Job summary

Exeter College is seeking a Group Deputy Head of Student Experience, Careers and Tutoring to lead enrichment, careers education and tutorials for 16–19 learners at the North Devon College campus, with travel to Exeter as required. You’ll split your timetable to focus on leadership while preserving strong teaching and student achievement across a diverse student body.

We’re looking for a passionate pastoral leader with proven team leadership, excellent communication, safeguarding commitment and a

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams, managing provision or coordinating initiatives for learners.
• Strong track record of teaching, learning and student achievement.
• Ability to plan and deliver well-organised, engaging activities and events.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the student experience across the North Devon College campus and travel to Exeter as required.
• Develop and deliver enrichment, careers education and tutorials for 16–19 learners.
• Work with colleagues to create an inclusive, ambitious student experience where learners belong and succeed.
• Lead and support teaching teams while turning ideas into action and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Team leadership

Teaching excellence

Communication and leadership

Relationship building

Motivation and engagement

Safeguarding and inclusion

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

Group Deputy Head of Student Experience, Careers and Tutoring

Hours

Hours 37 hours per week

Contract Type

Contract Type Permanent

Location

Location Barnstaple with travel to Exeter when required

Closing Date

Closing Date 15/11/2026

Job Description and Person Specification

Are you a passionate pastoral leader who believes education is about developing brilliant humans as well as successful learners?

Do you believe education is about more than qualifications, that it should build confidence, broaden horizons and help young people discover what they are capable of?

We’re looking for a Deputy Head of Student Experience to work alongside the Group Head, leading the student experience at our North Devon College campus.

If you currently work in a school as a Head of Year, Head of House or pastoral leader, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience into a college setting and shape the experience of students aged 16–19.

What makes this role different?

With half of your teaching timetable remitted for leadership, you’ll have the time and opportunity to focus on the things that make college life memorable and meaningful.

You’ll help lead an ambitious programme of enrichment, careers education and tutorial, creating opportunities for students to develop their interests, discover new passions, build relationships and prepare for life beyond college.

From trips, clubs and student activities to inspirational employer encounters, meaningful tutorials and careers opportunities, you’ll help ensure that students get the very best from their time at college – both inside and outside the classroom.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working with young people, bringing people together, turning ideas into action and making things happen. You’ll work with colleagues across the college and wider group to develop an inclusive, engaging and ambitious student experience, ensuring that every student feels they belong, can achieve their potential and is ready to thrive in their next steps.

What you’ll bring

A passion for young people and pastoral leadership, with a clear understanding of how relationships, belonging and wider experiences contribute to student success.

Experience of leading teams, managing provision or coordinating initiatives that make a positive difference to learners.

A strong track record of excellent teaching, learning and student achievement.

The ability to turn ideas into well‑organised, engaging and impactful activities and events.

Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate others and build strong relationships.

A recognised teaching qualification and a relevant Level 3 qualification or above.

A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

If you’re ready to bring your pastoral leadership experience into a new setting, inspire young people and help shape an outstanding student experience, we’d love to hear from you.

We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and much more.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th November 2026 at midnight

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 Exeter 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.