Assistant Head of Department (Construction) : Cambridge
Assistant Head of Department (Construction) : Cambridge
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Do you have the leadership skills to support and inspire a dynamic construction teaching team?
Can you blend technical expertise in construction with strategic department planning and curriculum development?
Are you passionate about shaping the future workforce in the construction industry through innovative teaching and management?
If you see yourself in this role, wed be keen to hear from you.
Location: Cambridge
Job Type: Full:time, Permanent
Salary: GBP44,408.00 (Dependent on Experience and Qualifications)
Start Date: September 2025
Randstad Education is working with a leading college in Cambridge to find a dynamic and inspirational Assistant Head of Department to drive quality, innovation, and success across our Trowel Trades and Multi:Skills curriculum.
As the Assistant Head of Department, you will be instrumental in the operational and academic success of your area. If you are a proven educational leader with a passion for improving student outcomes and mentoring a team to achieve excellence, this is the perfect platform for your ambitions.
This leading further education college, which serves the Cambridgeshire area, holds Good and Strong Ofsted ratings for fulfilling regional skills demands. The college provides specialist facilities for vocational training in numerous sectors, including construction, engineering, and hospitality.
This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday : Friday inline with their hours 08.30am : 04.30pm.
If youre equipped with the right skills to inspire change, please click Apply Now to submit your CV or email it to and I will get in touch with you shortly
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Trowel Trades and Multi:Skills teams.
* Drive curriculum development and quality assurance (QA) processes.
* Line manage staff, overseeing performance, appraisals, and development.
* Analyse student data to improve retention and achievement outcomes.
* Manage resources and staff timetabling across multiple campuses.
* Uphold and enforce all safeguarding, safety, and quality policies.
Preferred Skills
* Essential Level 5+ teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, DET) and an IQA award.
* Extensive leadership and teaching experience in a Further Education (FE) construction department.
* Proven team leadership, motivation, and management skills.
* Strong data analysis, administrative, and communication abilities.
* The ability to travel independently between campuses is essential.
* Full UK driving licence (highly desirable).
Personal Attributes
* A positive, motivational, and inspiring leader.
* Flexible, adaptable, and strategic in approach.
* A professional, resilient, and collaborative team player.
* Effective at managing challenging situations.
* Deeply committed to safeguarding, equality, and continuous quality improvement.
Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.
All candidates will be subject to Randstad Educations child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.
If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please Apply now to and I will be in touch with you
I look forward to hearing from you soon
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