Overview
Shape the Future of Skills, Build the Leaders of Tomorrow – Join EKC Group as Head of Built Environment
Are you ready to lead innovation in construction education and inspire the next generation of industry professionals? East Kent Colleges Group is seeking a dynamic Head of Built Environment at EKC Canterbury College to drive forward our vision for excellence across this vital curriculum area.
As Head of Built Environment, you will manage a diverse programme that includes:
* Construction & Bricklaying
* Electrical & Plumbing
* Design, Surveying & Planning
You will champion high standards, foster a positive and supportive culture, and ensure that our learners develop the skills and confidence to succeed in their future careers.
What you’ll do
* Lead & Inspire – set the vision for the Built Environment team and nurture a culture of ambition and excellence.
* Ensure Quality – take responsibility for programme standards, teaching excellence, and learner success.
* Drive Innovation – shape and evolve curriculum delivery to meet industry needs and community priorities.
* Manage Resources – effectively oversee a delegated budget to maximise impact and sustainability.
* Empower Learners – support every student to achieve their full potential and progress into meaningful careers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, forward-thinking leader who wants to make a real difference – to our learners, our community, and the future of the Built Environment sector.
Benefits
* Generous Annual Leave – 38 days FTE per annum
* Competitive Pension Scheme – 28% employer contribution
* Learning and Development Opportunities – 3-4 annual paid Group development days and bespoke programmes e.g. Senior Leadership Development Programme and strong internal progression (1 in 3 roles are filled internally)
* Culture and Recognition – Community Days, Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to net-zero by 2030
* Wellbeing and Health Support – Generous sick pay, health checks, free flu jabs, free eye tests, glasses vouchers, flexible medical appointments support
* Exclusive Discounts & Perks – restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
* Flexible Personal Leave – Time off for child-related needs, moving homes and interviews
About You
Our ambition is to recruit an experienced, innovative and proactive leader to join our management team and shape the future of the department. In this role, you will ensure curriculum delivery is of the highest quality while providing the support needed for every learner to thrive in our dynamic teaching and learning environment.
You will bring a proven track record, a passion for raising standards, and the ability to inspire your team with a forward-thinking, can-do approach. Current industry knowledge and a strong understanding of modern practices are essential, alongside a commitment to excellence and a strategic outlook.
What we’re looking for
* A degree-level qualification and a recognised teaching qualification (DET/PGCE/CertEd).
* Demonstrable teaching practice at a good or outstanding level.
* Experience of curriculum planning, development, and delivery.
* A proven ability to manage and lead a professional team to deliver excellent outcomes.
* Up-to-date industry knowledge and understanding of current practices.
* A commitment to innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to drive forward standards, shape curriculum development, and make a lasting impact on both learners and the wider community.
Ready to apply?
No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.
If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on [emailprotected]
About Us
Outstanding Ofsted Provider
East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.
As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.
If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
East Kent CollegesGroup is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.
We are proud to hold thePositive About Disability Award and are aDisability Confident Employer. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health needs or disability.
Similarly, we have a commitment toCare Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and to current or previousArmed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge) with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the positions essential criteria and who have declared this on their application.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.
We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in-house recruitment team.
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