11992 - Deputy Head of Department - Construction, Engineering and Retrofit
Job Ref No. ECC0-1345L Position Type: Deputy Headteacher Pay Range: Up to £44,856 (dependent upon experience)
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 13/04/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed
The thriving team of Construction, Engineering and Retrofit are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Deputy Head of Department. We are one of five Colleges piloting the Just Transition Framework, embedding its principles of fairness, sustainability and inclusion across all aspects of College life. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to this initiative.
As Deputy Head of Department, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our learners through:
* Supporting the Head of Department in all aspects of the department's leadership and management, particularly around attendance, quality, teaching, learning and assessment and securing outstanding outcomes for all learners.
* Performance manage staff within the department and ensure that they develop their professional practice.
* Lead on curriculum development, including the development and validation of new programmes and the periodic review and re-validation of existing programmes.
* Ensure that learner retention, achievement, success and progression rates within the department exceed the national average year-on-year.
Our ideal candidate will have evidence of high performance in previous roles/jobs and relevant work experience in the sector to underpin subject leadership with credibility and authority.
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
Starting salary will depend on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you have any further questions, please e‑mail employment@chelmsford.ac.uk.
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Information about the School
Chelmsford College Group
Chelmsford College has a wide range of opportunities for about 450 full and part time employees making us one of the largest employers in Chelmsford.
At Chelmsford College, we put the learner at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share these values. Our commitments to our learners are reflected in the breadth of employment opportunities we offer.
Whether you are an experienced teacher, or possess good vocational qualifications and experience in industry and are considering either full time or part time teaching in further education, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We also have opportunities in a wide range of learning and business support activities such as student support, learning technologies, technician roles, IT support, finance, estates, human resources and staff development, student admissions, and general administration.
Chelmsford College offers exceptional personal and professional development opportunities. Other benefits include final salary pension schemes, competitive salary and annual leave arrangements, on site sports & fitness centre, free courses, staff discounts arranged with local retailers and highly flexible working arrangements for many of our positions.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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