Head of Department for Foundation

East Coast College; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast College in the United Kingdom is looking for an ambitious Head of Department to lead our Foundation and NEET provision, guiding curriculum development and driving high standards in teaching, learning and student achievement.

The role requires strategic leadership, effective use of data, staff development and a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, ensuring learners receive outstanding experiences and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification and evidence of continuous professional development.
• Degree qualification / relevant industry experience.
• Experience of working within Further Education.
• Proven success in raising standards and leading quality improvement.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
• Understanding of FE quality assurance requirements and safeguarding legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing curriculum team, driving excellent teaching, learning, assessment and student outcomes.
• Use performance data and quality processes effectively to improve recruitment, retention, achievement, progression and learner satisfaction.
• Develop innovative and inclusive curriculum provision that meets the needs of learners, employers and the college's strategic objectives.
• Manage budgets, staffing and resources effectively, ensuring an efficient, safe and high-quality learning environment.
• Champion safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing, ensuring all staff and students understand and comply with safeguarding policies and procedures.

Skills

Educational leadership

Leadership skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree qualification / relevant industry experience

Job description

Are you an inspiring educational leader with a passion for transforming lives through further education? East Coast College is seeking an ambitious and innovative Head of Department to lead our Foundation and NEET provision, driving high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.

This is a key leadership role where you will shape a diverse and inclusive curriculum, motivate and develop teaching teams, and ensure every learner is supported to achieve their full potential. Working closely with senior leaders, you will drive quality improvement, curriculum innovation and student success whilst ensuring provision meets the needs of learners, employers and the wider community.

As Head of Department, you will lead the curriculum area, driving high performance through effective use of data, resource management, and a culture of excellence, accountability and collaboration. You will support staff development, improve outcomes, and ensure programmes meet local and industry needs.

We are looking for an experienced educational leader with a strong understanding of the FE sector, quality assurance requirements, curriculum development and safeguarding responsibilities. You will possess excellent leadership skills, a commitment to raising standards and a proven ability to inspire teams to deliver outstanding experiences for learners.

Key needs from you and the role;

• Lead and develop a high-performing curriculum team, driving excellent teaching, learning, assessment and student outcomes.
• Use performance data and quality processes effectively to improve recruitment, retention, achievement, progression and learner satisfaction.
• Develop innovative and inclusive curriculum provision that meets the needs of learners, employers and the college's strategic objectives.
• Manage budgets, staffing and resources effectively, ensuring an efficient, safe and high-quality learning environment.
• Champion safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing, ensuring all staff and students understand and comply with safeguarding policies and procedures.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Teaching qualification and evidence of continuous professional development.
• Degree qualification/ relevant industry experience.
• Experience of working within Further Education.
• Proven success in raising standards and leading quality improvement.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
• Understanding of FE quality assurance requirements and safeguarding legislation.