Assistant Head of Construction Department – Construction & Building Services (Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades)
Role: Assistant Head of Construction Department
Location: Cambridge & Huntingdon Campuses
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £44,408 per annum
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of construction professionals?
Join a leading Further Education college as their new Assistant Head of Department – Construction & Building Services. This is your chance to step into a key leadership role and help deliver outstanding education and industry-driven training.
About the Role: Assistant Head of Construction Department
You’ll support the Head of Department in leading curriculum development, staff management, and quality assurance across Construction Multi-Skills, Property Maintenance Operations, and Bricklaying. Your expertise will inspire staff and students, driving success across both the Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support curriculum management and development in Construction & Building Services
2. Lead and motivate teaching teams, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning
3. Oversee Health & Safety compliance within the department
4. Contribute to student recruitment, retention, and achievement
5. Deliver exemplary teaching, learning, and assessment
What We’re Looking For:
6. Extensive teaching experience in Further Education (FE)
7. Strong industry knowledge in construction and building services
8. Excellent Health & Safety awareness relevant to the sector
9. Recognised teaching qualification (DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, or PGCE)
10. Exceptional communication, organisational, and leadership skills
Benefits of working with this FE College:
11. Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
12. Excellent pension scheme
13. Discounts on Apple products
14. Free gym membership & discounted fitness classes
15. Discounted college courses for professional development
16. BUPA Health Expenses cash plan & Occupational Health services
17. Free on-site parking
18. Exclusive retail discounts
19. On-campus dining and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee & Starbucks)
20. Free 24/7 employee assistance program
21. Ongoing staff development opportunities
Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?
Apply today with your CV which outlines your key strengths, skills and experiences.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As Assistant Head of Construction Department, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Assistant Head of Construction 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 Department post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this Assistant Head of Construction 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 Department role within 48 hours.