Head of School in Sport & Travel

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Time off at Christmas

Early finishes on a Friday

Job summary

West Herts College in Watford invites applications for Head of School in Sport & Travel. You will lead curriculum development and stakeholder engagement across sport, travel and aviation to ensure outstanding student outcomes. This on-site, permanent role requires strategic leadership, strong communication and the ability to build partnerships with employers.

The salary starts from £67,600 per year. Posting closes 22 November 2026; you will join the Senior Management Team and influence

Job description

Head of School in Sport & Travel

Company: West Herts College

Salary: from £67,600 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Watford, WD17 3EZ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Nov 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an aspiring leader to join the Senior Management Team at West Herts College Group as Head of Sport and Travel at our Watford Campus.

The School of Sport & Travel delivers a variety of qualifications to students in Sport, Travel and Aviation. 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 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 curriculum that enhances the life chances of our students through critical self-assessment, excellent quality improvement planning and exceptional stakeholder relationships.

You will have the opportunity to develop a business plan that considers the diversification and growth opportunities within the further education and Sport & Travel 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.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the College and work collaboratively with colleagues across curriculum, support services and external agencies to deliver exceptional outcomes for learners.

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 Sunday 22nd November 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 30th November 2026.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help.

You will 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 will be actively encouraged to upskill.

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