Head of Department: Creative Practice

Fashion Retail Academy; London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is searching for a Head of Department: Creative Practice to lead their curriculum area in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving quality outcomes and curriculum design within a collaborative and innovative environment, benefiting from a supportive culture that prioritizes their team's growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Funded professional qualifications and personal growth allowance

Generous leave options, including an around-the-world trip after five years

Market-leading family-friendly pay, including fully paid parental leave

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Financial loan options

Qualifications

• Extensive senior management experience within education, ideally in FE, HE, or Apprenticeships.
• Proven track record of improving curriculum quality and learner outcomes.
• Committed to inclusive, industry-aligned education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic and operational success of the Creative Practice curriculum.
• Ensure outstanding quality and learner outcomes.
• Drive innovation and responsiveness to industry needs.

Skills

Team Leadership

People Management

Data Analysis

Pedagogy Understanding

Curriculum Design

Education

Teaching Qualification

Relevant Degree

Postgraduate Qualification

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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About the role

The Head of Department: Creative Practice is responsible for leading the academic and operational success of our Creative Practice 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: Creative Practice 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 educationideally in FE, HE, or Apprenticeshipswith 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.

Salary:

From £52, to £60, per annum, subject to qualifications and experience