Assistant Head of Department – Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Educated Appointments

Educated Appointments are excited to be working with an Ofsted rated ‘GOOD’ college to recruit an Assistant Head of Department for their Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades provision.

Our client are seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join their dynamic team as an Assistant Head of Department in Construction & Building Services, specifically overseeing Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of education within a thriving and supportive environment.

Our client are a vibrant and innovative centre of learning with campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. They pride themselves on offering outstanding teaching and state-of-the-art facilities, which contribute to their reputation for excellence in various disciplines. With around 700 staff, 3,500 full-time students, and 4,500 apprentices, their campuses are bustling with energy and a commitment to high standards of education.

Role Overview:

As the Assistant Head of Department, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Head of Department in managing and enhancing the curriculum across our Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades areas, which include Construction Multi-Skills, Property Maintenance Operations, and Bricklaying. You will be instrumental in ensuring that our students receive a high-quality learning experience that fosters achievement and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management and development of the curriculum, staff, and resources.
• Drive student outcomes by maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Support and inspire both staff and students to reach their full potential.
• Travel between our Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses as needed.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Extensive teaching experience in a Construction-related field.
• In-depth knowledge of the Further Education (FE) sector and the ability to demonstrate relevant industry skills.
• Current Health & Safety knowledge relevant to the role.
• Excellent interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Relevant trade qualifications and a teaching certificate such as DET, DTLLS, Cert ED, or PGCE.

Why Join us?

You ll find a modern teaching environment filled with energy and interaction. We are committed to staff development and maintaining a culture of excellence in education. This is an opportunity to join a college that is truly proud of its achievements and excited about its future.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

• Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted rates on Apple products
• Free gym membership option and discounted classes
• Discounted rates on college courses
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
• Free on-site car parking
• Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with (email address removed)
• On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)
• Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
• Staff Development opportunities.