Head of Construction Department

Summary:

Head of Construction Department role with a focus on clean energy and emerging technologies.

About the School:

Rated outstanding by Ofsted, the school offers a wide range of educational programmes and is committed to transforming lives through high-quality teaching and learning.

The Opportunity:

As the Head of Construction Department, you will lead a dynamic team and shape a future-focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on clean energy and emerging technologies. This is a strategic leadership role that directly impacts the development of a skilled workforce in South Yorkshire and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a team of lecturers, curriculum managers, and support staff across a diverse range of construction courses.
• Develop and deliver industry-relevant curricula from Entry Level to Higher Education.
• Oversee the strategic and day-to-day management of the Construction department, ensuring quality, curriculum, and financial targets are met.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous professional development, and high performance within the team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, awarding bodies, and employers.
• Contribute to cross-college projects and wider strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with inspection frameworks, quality processes, and safeguarding requirements.
• Support recruitment and retention strategies to grow and sustain the department's success.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Degree (or equivalent qualification)
• Regular CPD relevant to the role
• A sector-specific professional qualification
• Management and/or leadership experience within the Further Education sector
• Demonstrable experience of improving quality and outcomes within the Further Education sector
• Experience of managing budgets
• Experience of coaching or mentoring others
• A proven track record of managing performance improvement and delivering change
• Teaching experience in Further Education

Preferred

• Experience of working with external partners, including employers and industry bodies
• Experience navigating inspection frameworks and quality processes
• Experience in curriculum development aligned with national education policy and technical education reforms

Compensation & Benefits:

• Up to 47 days of annual leave including bank and public holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous 19.2% employer contribution
• Generous wellbeing support including free counselling services, health cash plans, and mental health resources