Deputy Head of Department - Engineering

Salary: £54,297 per annum

Cardiff and Vale College is looking for an experienced and inspirational Deputy Head of Department to join our Engineering department.

Working closely with the Head of Department, you will play a key leadership role in driving improvements in the quality of provision, learner outcomes and the overall learner experience. You'll support the effective leadership and development of the department, helping to ensure our curriculum continues to meet the needs of learners, employers and the communities we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced education professional who is passionate about Engineering, high-quality teaching and learning, and developing both people and provision.

What You'll Do

You'll provide visible and effective leadership across the department, supporting and motivating teaching teams to deliver consistently high standards.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Leading improvements in teaching, learning, assessment and learner outcomes
• Supporting curriculum planning and developing provision that responds to learner, employer and sector needs
• Leading, developing and supporting staff to achieve high standards of performance
• Monitoring departmental performance and implementing quality improvement plans
• Supporting effective resource, timetable and budget management
• Building strong relationships with employers, schools and other external partners to support the continued development of Engineering provision

The role also includes a teaching commitment, with hours determined by the Head of Department.

About You

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with a strong understanding of Engineering education and a proven track record of delivering high-quality provision.

You'll have excellent people-management, communication and analytical skills, with the ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and use performance information to drive continuous improvement. You'll be confident building effective relationships across the College and with external partners.

You'll hold an appropriate vocational or academic qualification, such as a degree, HNC/D or equivalent qualification and/or experience, together with a recognised teaching qualification and evidence of continuous professional development. Experience of timetabling and curriculum planning would be advantageous.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role within Engineering at Cardiff and Vale College, helping shape high-quality provision and supporting learners to develop the knowledge, skills and experience they need to succeed.

You'll join a collaborative College community where you'll have the opportunity to influence curriculum development, develop your leadership experience and make a real impact on the experience and outcomes of our learners.

Additional Information

Please refer to the Apply By date on the vacancy for the application deadline.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, and to support your application, please refer to the job pack. To find out more about Cardiff and Vale College, visit www.cavc.ac.uk. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@cavc.ac.uk .

Applications must be submitted using the Cardiff and Vale College application form. The College welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if you would like the interview and assessment process to be conducted in Welsh.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.

Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.

These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.