Head of Business, Economics and IT

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Egham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider is seeking a Head of Department for Business, Economics, and IT at their Strodes campus. This permanent, full-time role involves leading curriculum development and innovation while enhancing student retention and achievement. The successful candidate will engage in teaching and staff development, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes learner success. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the educational community. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to excellence in education and support for its staff.

Benefits

Generous non-working day entitlement

Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes

Subsidised leisure courses

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Lead curriculum development and innovation in Business, Economics, and IT.
• Promote best practices in teaching and learning to enhance student success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate curriculum areas and raise student retention and achievement.
• Teach up to 13.5 hours per week in relevant subjects.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Teaching

Staff Development

Student Retention Strategies

Education

Master's Degree in Education or related field

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Head of Department within Business, Economics and IT at our Strodes campus starting in September 2025 on a permanent, full-time basis. This role pays between Scale T1-T11 £30,612 - £44,091 plus a Management Allowance of M1-M3 £2,732- £4,166.

Head of Department Business, Economics and IT

To lead curriculum development, innovation, and coordination within the relevant curriculum areas. To raise levels of student retention and achievement by identifying, exemplifying, and promoting best practices in teaching and learning. To undertake staff development and formulate activities for staff development. The role includes teaching up to 13.5 hours per week in a relevant subject.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East, operating across four main campuses: Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham, and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams focus on placing learners at the center of all we do, delivering education and training in state-of-the-art environments to a diverse student and business community annually.

Additional Information

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Our Staff Benefits

• Generous non-working day entitlement
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Subsidised leisure courses
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance
• On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, staff counselling, and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please note that the vacancy closes on Friday 9th May 2025, and interviews will be held on Monday 19th May 2025. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the online application, paying particular attention to the supporting statement and how you meet each essential criterion in the person specification.

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check, along with other legally required checks as part of our safeguarding procedures.

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