Head of Faculty - Higher Skills
Hugh Baird College
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Job summary
Hugh Baird College invites applications for the role of Head of Faculty to lead Higher Skills, shaping teaching, learning and student achievement at the main campus. The post requires strategic and operational leadership, performance improvement and staff development within a thriving higher education environment.
You will set standards, drive continuous improvement and KPI delivery while inspiring a diverse team of teachers to help learners reach their potential.
Qualifications
- A degree and recognised teaching qualification.
- Proven experience of leading curriculum quality improvement.
- Successful management experience in the Higher Education Sector
- A track record of raising standards and improving performance.
- Strong understanding of achievement, progress measures and value-added performance.
- Experience of managing and developing staff to achieve ambitious goals.
- Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills.
- A passion for student success and an unwavering commitment to educational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across the faculty.
- Lead on learner achievement and progress targets in line with KPIs.
- Drive curriculum quality improvement and staff development.
- Develop and implement the faculty business plan and delivery strategy.
- Foster collaboration and innovation to raise standards.
Skills
Education
Job description
Application Deadline: 13 October 2026
Department: Higher Education
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus
Compensation: £47,645 - £51,082 / year
Head of Faculty - Higher Skills
Hugh Baird University Centre, Balliol Road, Liverpool, L20 7EW
Full-Time Permanent
50 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
£47,645 - £51,082 per annum
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits
Interviews will be held on Friday 16th October
Join an Outstanding Team
Lead a Faculty. Inspire a Team. Transform Futures.
Are you an ambitious and experienced educational leader ready to make a significant impact?
Hugh Baird University is seeking a Head of Faculty to lead a diverse and high-profile curriculum area, driving excellence in teaching, learning and student achievement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the educational experience of people while leading and developing talented teaching staff within a thriving Higher Education environment. You'll play a pivotal role in setting standards, driving continuous improvement and ensuring students achieve their full potential.
As Head of Faculty, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a facility creating a culture where high expectations, innovation and collaboration thrive.
- Meeting learner achievement and progress targets in line with College KPIs across the provision within scope
- Meeting targets pertaining to learner attendance and punctuality in line with agreed KPIs.
- Meeting targets related to learner progress including achievement of high grades and progress, value added and other relevant performance measure
- Meeting targets determined by the Access & Participation Plan
- Development of the faculty business plan, curriculum offer and future delivery in response to learner, community, employer and skills needs
We are looking for a confident and credible educational leader who can motivate others and deliver measurable impact.
You will bring:
- A degree and recognised teaching qualification.
- Proven experience of leading curriculum quality improvement.
- Successful management experience in the Higher Education Sector
- A track record of raising standards and improving performance.
- Strong understanding of achievement, progress measures and value-added performance.
- Experience of managing and developing staff to achieve ambitious goals.
- Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills.
- A passion for student success and an unwavering commitment to educational excellence.
Please refer to the person specification for further details.
When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Access to Medicash's health plans which are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.
Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.
Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.
You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.
You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.
You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.
You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.
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