Head Of Building Technologies

Tradewind Recruitment

Hessle

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Market Weighting Supplement
Free on-site parking
On-site café and restaurant facilities
Cycle-to-Work scheme
Staff discounts

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to support a leading further education provider in Hull in the search for an exceptional Head of Building Technologies to lead its Plumbing, Construction and Brickwork provision.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering £45,120 with a £5,000 Market Weighting Supplement and a strong benefits package, including 42 days annual leave and generous pension. You will shape strategy, develop staff and deliver an outstanding student experience across the curriculum.

Qualifications

  • A relevant teaching qualification and vocational specialism within Building Technologies.
  • Significant experience of delivering high-quality teaching within Further Education.
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire teams.
  • Experience leading curriculum quality, student progress, assessment and IQA.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive improvement.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
  • A collaborative leadership style and genuine commitment to learner success.

Responsibilities

  • Leading, managing and developing curriculum staff across Plumbing, Construction and Brickwork.
  • Working closely with senior leaders to shape and develop the curriculum offer.
  • Managing curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling and resources.
  • Driving improvements in teaching, learning and assessment through coaching and performance management.
  • Monitoring curriculum performance, learner outcomes and quality indicators.
  • Managing departmental budgets effectively.
  • Supporting employer engagement, marketing activities and student recruitment events.
  • Delivering approximately three hours of teaching each week.
  • Representing the organisation at internal and external events, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.
  • Promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Teaching qualification
FE leadership
Curriculum leadership
Data-driven improvement
Communication
Stakeholder management
Collaborative leadership

Job description

Head of Building Technologies (Plumbing, Construction & Brickwork)

Hull | Full Time | 37 hours per week | 52 weeks per year
Salary: £45,120 + £5,000 Market Weighting Supplement

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading further education provider in Hull in the search for an exceptional Head of Building Technologies to lead its Plumbing, Construction and Brickwork provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced curriculum leader who is passionate about developing the next generation of skilled construction professionals. If you're ready to influence strategy, inspire staff and learners, and play a key role in shaping a high-performing curriculum, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full time, permanent job opportunity.

About the Opportunity

Our client is one of the region's leading further education providers, committed to helping learners develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher education.

As Head of Building Technologies, you\'ll provide strategic and operational leadership across the Plumbing, Construction and Brickwork curriculum, driving quality, innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring learners receive an outstanding educational experience.

What\'s on Offer?

In return, our client offers an excellent benefits package, including:

  • Salary of £45,120 plus a £5,000 Market Weighting Supplement
  • 42 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Flexible working opportunities where appropriate
  • Ongoing CPD, leadership development and career progression
  • Access to professional memberships and industry networks
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Supportive and collaborative leadership team
  • Free on-site parking
  • On-site café and restaurant facilities
  • Cycle-to-Work scheme
  • Staff discounts through the organisation\'s employee benefits platform
The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you\'ll be responsible for leading the Building Technologies department and ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, managing and developing curriculum staff across Plumbing, Construction and Brickwork
  • Working closely with senior leaders to shape and develop the curriculum offer
  • Managing curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling and resources
  • Driving improvements in teaching, learning and assessment through coaching and performance management
  • Monitoring curriculum performance, learner outcomes and quality indicators
  • Managing departmental budgets effectively
  • Supporting employer engagement, marketing activities and student recruitment events
  • Delivering approximately three hours of teaching each week
  • Representing the organisation at internal and external events, including occasional evening and weekend commitments
  • Promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
About You

Tradewind Recruitment are looking to speak with experienced further education leaders who can demonstrate:

  • A relevant teaching qualification and vocational specialism within Building Technologies
  • Significant experience of delivering high-quality teaching within Further Education
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire teams
  • Experience leading curriculum quality, student progress, assessment and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive improvement
  • Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
  • A collaborative leadership style and genuine commitment to learner success

Please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Alex Bateman on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment;
  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
  • Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
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