Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services

Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services - Cambridge

Are you an experienced educator with leadership skills and a passion for vocational learning?

Join a forward-thinking college department as Assistant Head of Sports & Uniformed Protective Services.

About the Role - Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services

As Assistant Head of Department, you’ll support curriculum delivery and staff management for Sports and Uniformed Protective Services programmes. You’ll help lead a committed team, drive quality standards and student outcomes, and ensure programmes are innovative, inclusive and industry relevant.

Key Responsibilities - Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services

• Assist with the management and development of study programmes and adult courses
• Oversee timetabling, staffing and curriculum planning with a student-centred focus
• Lead course team meetings and support collaborative resource development
• Monitor attendance, punctuality and behaviour
• Champion outstanding student experience and progression
• Build industry links and source work experience opportunities
• Contribute to recruitment, admissions and promotional events
• Lead on quality assurance, support teaching practice and assessment methods
• Supervise team members and conduct appraisals
• Manage resources, including rooms and equipment
• Advance equality, inclusion and excellence in delivery

What We’re Looking For - Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services

• Level 5 or above teaching qualification (DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE)
• Management or assessor awards (IQA, Assessors Award) desirable
• Strong education/training provider experience, preferably in further education
• Proven team leadership or programme management experience
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and awarding body requirements
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

Details

• Salary: £44,408 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
• Location: Multi-campus, travel required
• Hours: 37 hours/week, full year
• Contract: Permanent
• Annual Leave: 42 days, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced DBS required

How to Apply

Submit your CV and supporting statement outlining how your experience and skills match the requirements. Interviews will include a task and opportunity to demonstrate relevant knowledge.

If you are passionate about motivating learners and supporting staff, we welcome your application for this rewarding leadership role in the further education sector.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As an Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references.  This Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services opportunity by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services role within 48 hours.

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Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services

Assistant Head of Department in Sports & Uniformed Protective Services - Cambridge