Head of Department: Level 4 & Online, Education for Industry Group

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Department to lead the Level 4 and Online curriculum within Further Education. This role offers the chance to inspire and drive innovation in education, ensuring outstanding quality and learner outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive management experience, a strong understanding of pedagogy, and a passion for inclusive education. Join a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on students' lives. If you're ready to lead and innovate, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Funded professional qualifications

Generous leave options

Market-leading family-friendly pay

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive senior management experience in education, ideally in FE or HE.
• Proven track record of improving curriculum quality and learner outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic and operational success of Level 4 and Online curriculum.
• Accountable for curriculum intent, implementation, and impact.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Design

Pedagogy

Data Analysis

Management

Education

Teaching Qualification

Relevant Degree

Postgraduate Qualification

Job description

Head of Department: Level 4 & Online, Education for Industry Group

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FRA and EFI Training Academy: Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE

About The Role

The Head of Department: Level 4 and Online is responsible for leading the academic and operational success of our Level 4 and Online 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.

Head of Department: Level 4 and Online

Education for Industry Group (EFI)

Full-Time

Permanent

FRA and EFI Training Academy: Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE

About The Role

The Head of Department: Level 4 and Online is responsible for leading the academic and operational success of our Level 4 and Online 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: Level 4 and Online 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.
  
  
  

Salary:

Competitive

How to apply/Next Steps:

Create an account via our website, click 'Start Application' and submit your completed application form. Please note as we are an education provider, CVs are not accepted. You can find our EFI Application Form here.

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

Date TBC - Interviews to be held in-person at Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA and LCBT websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact [e-mail] for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.

Diversity Statement

The EFI is proud to have a student body as diverse as its central London location! With students from 17 ethnicities, traveling from all over the United Kingdom, with a variety of learning needs and a wide range of experiences and interests, we are looking to recruit a workforce that is as diverse as our amazing students and will support them to achieve their potential. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email us at [e-mail]. Any equality and diversity information you choose to give helps to provide the HR team at the EFI with a deeper understanding of our people, and their experiences. It assists us in identifying any existing biases or gaps that the EFI can work on addressing and improving. All ED&I information you provide is strictly confidential to the HR Department and will not be seen by the shortlisting or selection panel.

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