Head of School – Commercial Industries and Access School
Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover from October 2026.
Kingston College is seeking a Head of School – Commercial Industries and Access School to lead the strategic development and operational management of the school’s curriculum in line with college objectives and performance targets. The role requires a high‑quality curriculum that is connected to local and regional community needs.
Responsibilities
Member of the Curriculum Management Team (CMT) reporting directly to the Principal – FE. Work closely with the Principal’s Group on budget planning, monitoring and intervention, and with STCG Directors of Quality, Student Support Services & External Relations, HR, Finance and MIS. Identify and evaluate strengths and improvement areas, translating findings into operating plans with clear actions and targets. Monitor progress with the School Management Group (SMG) and report to College CMT feeding into the annual operating plan. Supervise and support the Heads of Section, including Deputy and Team Leaders, forming a School Management Group responsible for key priorities as described in the annual quality improvement plan.
Qualifications
Hold a degree or appropriate professional qualification relevant to the work in the School and a teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one. Substantial relevant teaching experience and excellent teaching skills. Demonstrable leadership and management skills in the context of curriculum and staff management, with experience leading and working within teams and identifying training and development needs. Strong knowledge of the School’s curriculum, accreditation and validation processes and a proven record of developing and managing a high‑quality curriculum responsive to student demand and learner needs. Experience of leading change and sound understanding of funding mechanisms and their impact. Thorough understanding of quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and an additional 5 days wellbeing leave.
* Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
* Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
* Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
* Eligible for any increase in salary following the annual cost of living review.
Equality and Diversity
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
Application Information
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 3rd June 2026.
As part of due diligence, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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