Head of School in Building Services

West Herts College; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an aspiring leader to join a dynamic educational institution as Head of School in Building Services. This role involves shaping the future of students through exceptional educational practices in a state-of-the-art facility. You will lead a dedicated team, develop innovative curricula, and foster strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance student success in the construction industry. With a focus on training and development, you will be supported in your growth while contributing to the overall vision of excellence in education. If you're ready to inspire and drive change, this role is for you.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Pension

Generous Holiday Scheme

Time Off at Christmas

Early Finishes on Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of curriculum development and strategic aims in further education.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate colleagues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for shaping the future of students in the construction industry.
• Develop and deliver a high-quality construction curriculum.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Education or Related Field

Teaching Qualification

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Head of School in Building Services Job reference 0002964B Date posted 28/04/2025 Application closing date 12/05/2025 Location Barnfield Campus LU3 4BU Salary Up to £54,707 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Academic Attachments Blank Job description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an aspiring leader to join the Senior Management Team at West Herts College Group as Head of Building Services at our new state of the art facilities and workshops at our Luton Campus.

The School of Building Services delivers a variety of qualifications to both full time and part time students in Brickwork, Multiskills, Carpentry and Plumbing. In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for shaping the future of our students, ensuring they receive an exceptional education that prepares them for success in the ever-evolving construction industry.

For the post holder, a strong understanding of curriculum development and the strategic aims of further education is essential. You will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality construction curriculum that enhances the life chances of our learners through critical self-assessment, excellent quality improvement planning and exceptional stakeholder relationships.

You will have the opportunity to develop a construction business plan that considers the diversification and growth opportunities within the further education and construction sectors, fostering new and existing employer engagement.

This is an opportunity for the right person to nurture a school culture that supports and encourages staff to perform at their highest level through strong communication and leadership. Highly effective organisational skills are essential, and the role requires all the attributes to lead, inspire and motivate colleagues to work collaboratively as a team.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

The closing date for applications is Monday 12 th May 2025.

If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.