Head of Department: Business Retail

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Head of Department for Business Retail to lead a dynamic team in Further Education. This role emphasizes the importance of quality education and learner outcomes, requiring a strong leader with a passion for inclusive, industry-aligned education. The successful candidate will drive curriculum innovation and ensure outstanding experiences for students and apprentices. Join a supportive and collaborative culture that prioritizes your growth and wellbeing, offering fantastic benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Funded Professional Qualifications

Flexible Leave Options

Fully Paid Maternity Leave

Monthly Wellbeing Allowance

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification and/or educational management experience required.
• Extensive senior management experience in education, ideally in FE or HE.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic and operational success of the Business Retail curriculum.
• Drive innovation and inclusivity in the curriculum area.

Skills

Team Leadership

People Management

Data Analysis

Curriculum Design

Pedagogy

Education

Teaching Qualification

Relevant Degree

Postgraduate Qualification

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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About the role

The Head of Department: Business Retail is responsible for leading the academic and operational success of our Business Retail curriculum area within Further Education (FE). Reporting to the Director of Further Education, the postholder will provide inspirational leadership to ensure outstanding quality, student/apprentice experience, and learner outcomes.

The Head of Department: Business Retail will be accountable for curriculum intent, implementation, and impact across their area, driving innovation, inclusivity, and responsiveness to industry needs. The postholder will lead a team of Programme Managers and may have additional line management responsibilities depending on the department structure.

This exciting role offers the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and innovation-driven culture where your contributions will make a real impact.

About you

• Qualifications: Teaching qualification and/or educational management experience and relevant degree or postgraduate qualification.
• Experience: Extensive senior management experience within education - ideally in FE, HE, or Apprenticeships - with a proven track record of improving curriculum quality and learner outcomes, and leading or contributing to SARs, QIPs, inspections, and validations.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design, and quality frameworks.
• Skills: Excellent team leadership and people management skills, with confident use of data to inform strategic decisions and drive effective actions.
• Passion: Driven by a passion for inclusive, industry-aligned education and committed to raising aspirations for all learners, with a proven ability to motivate and inspire outstanding teaching teams.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded professional qualifications, personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and flexible leave options, including an around-the-world trip after five years of service.
• Market-leading family-friendly pay, including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan options to support your financial health.