Head of Department - Apprenticeships

EKC Group; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Department to oversee Apprenticeship Programmes. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality curriculum delivery and foster a positive environment supportive of both learners and staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree, recognized teaching qualification, and a passion for achieving excellence in education.

Benefits

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement (38 days + Bank Holidays)

Access to online discounts via Rewards Scheme

Generous pension scheme - 28% employer contribution

Time off for special events like child's first day at school

Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum planning and development at good or outstanding level.
• Ability to manage and lead a professional team.
• Commitment to excellence and driving up standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee delivery of Apprenticeship Programmes.
• Ensure high quality curriculum delivery.
• Promote a positive and supportive culture.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Industry knowledge

Teaching and assessing practice

Education

Degree level qualification

Recognised teaching qualification (DET/PGCE/CertEd)

Job description

About The Role

Do you have the vision and drive to shape the future of apprenticeships?

Join us in building a brighter future, where your leadership sparks success and transforms careers!

East Kent Colleges Group are seeking a Head of Department to join the Group with EKC Training. As a Head of Apprenticeships, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the delivery of Apprenticeship Programmes, promoting high standards in a positive and supportive culture that aspires to be outstanding.

In the role of Head of Department your role responsibilities will also include being responsible for the quality of programme provision and to actively encourage in teaching and to effectively manage a delegated budget.

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group :

• Competitive salary and incredible holiday entitlement (38 days + Bank Holidays)
• Access to 100's of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Inc. Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
• Access to cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Generous pension scheme - 28% employer contribution
• Being part of a company with a Eco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
• Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews
• My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to 10 days off work to pursue voluntary work
• Being part of our Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day
• Strong ethos and culture of staff development where 1 / 3 of our appointments are internal progression

About You

Our ambition is to find an experienced yet innovative and proactive individual to join our management team to take forward and shape the future of the department. You will be responsible for ensuring that curriculum delivery is of the highest quality whilst ensuring the required support being in place to help all learners thrive and achieve in our dynamic teaching and learning environment.

You will bring a track record and genuine passion for driving up standards and a can-do attitude that will inspire your team. Up to date industry knowledge and a good understanding of current industry practices are essential requirements for this role. So too is a commitment to excellence, a focus on delivery and strategic understanding.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally hold a degree level qualification and a recognised teaching qualification (DET / PGCE / CertEd). With demonstrable teaching or assessing practice at good or outstanding level, you will also have experience of curriculum planning and development and a proven ability to manage and lead an experienced, professional team to deliver results. No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form today. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on [e-mail]