This is an exciting time to join the newest and most ambitious College Group in the country. UCS College Group combines four colleges Bridgwater, Taunton, Cannington & Strode College to provide exceptional learning opportunities for students across Somerset. Our vision is to transform lives and communities through learning and partnerships. The person appointed to the Deputy Head of Department will have an integral role in designing and delivering outstanding provision, through excellent leadership of curriculum teams and coordinating the operational delivery of provision. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Principal for the area and other members of the University Centre Somerset College Group (UCS College Group), Management Team, you will be a key figurehead in managing and supporting the continued success of the department.
7% Employer pension Contribution.
Hours - full time, all year round.
This Deputy Head position will be based at Strode College, within the area of A Levels and Creative and be responsible for the Arts & Humanities based provision. The most significant area of this role is leading and managing a range of A Level subjects and vocational based art provision. Strode College has a long track-record of excellent A Level results and the successful candidate will be ambitious, driven and be able to deliver a strategy that enables staff and student to achieve exceptional outcomes.
You will play a critical role in overseeing the operational day to day running of the department, whilst supporting the Assistant Principal in achieving departmental KPIs, appropriate financial contribution and implementing a robust curriculum plan that allows for growth, meeting the needs of our students and local, regional & national skills priorities.
Critical to the values of UCS College Group, the Deputy Head position requires effective communication and people management skills. The ability to motivate, talent develop and unlock the potential of individuals and teams is critical. Generous pension scheme
Competitive holiday entitlement
On-site discounted gym
Free parking
Discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we ll do all we can to help with your application. Bridgwater & Taunton College are proposing to merge with Strode College in August 2025 to form a stronger College Group to continue to serve its learners, employers, and the wider Somerset Community.