Assistant Head of Construction & Building Services Department – FE College - Cambridgeshire
Role: Assistant Head of Construction & Building Services Department
Location: Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Negotiable/ASAP Start)
Salary: £44,408 per year
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Head of Construction & Building Services Department (Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades) to play a key leadership role within our client’s expanding college. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious Further Education provider that prides itself on delivering excellence in teaching, learning, and employer-led training.
About the Role - Assistant Head of Construction & Building Services Department
Based across two campuses, you will work closely with the Head of Department to provide leadership, management, and curriculum development across the following disciplines:
1. Construction Multi-Skills
2. Property Maintenance Operations
3. Bricklaying
You will support the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, while driving continuous improvement in curriculum standards and learner experience. By motivating staff and inspiring students, you will help shape the workforce of the future.
What We’re Looking For - Assistant Head of Construction & Building Services Department
We are seeking a strong leader with proven experience in Further Education and industry knowledge. The ideal candidate will bring:
4. Extensive teaching experience in FE, ideally within construction or building services
5. A deep understanding of the FE sector and related industry practices
6. Strong Health & Safety knowledge and the ability to embed this consistently
7. Exceptional communication, administration, and organisational skills
8. Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE)
Why Join Us?
Our college is one of the UK’s leading providers of Further Education. With state-of-the-art facilities, modern campuses, and Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are committed to providing both our learners and our staff with the best possible environment to succeed.
We offer an excellent benefits package, including:
9. Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
10. Excellent pension scheme
11. Discounts on Apple products and other retail outlets
12. Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes
13. Discounted professional development courses
14. BUPA Health Expenses cash plan & Occupational Health support
15. Free 24/7 employee assistance programme & independent counselling service
16. Free on-site parking
17. On-campus dining and cafés (including Costa Coffee & Starbucks)
18. Ongoing staff development and progression opportunities
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make an impact in Construction & Building Services education, we would love to hear from you.
Enhanced DBS clearance required. Occasional weekend events may be required.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As an Assistant Head of Construction & Building Services Department, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Assistant Head of Construction & Building Services Department candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Assistant Head of Construction & Building Services Department post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this Assistant Head of Construction & Building Services Department opportunity by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Assistant Head of Construction & Building Services Department role within 48 hours.