Deputy Head of Department - Health and Social Care

Deputy Head of Department of Caring Professions (Access to HE, Science, Early Years and Health and Social Care)

Craven College

Date Posted: April 29, 2026

Post No.: A725

Location: Skipton

Rate of pay: Management Pay Scale, Point 2 £40,130.64 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Responsible to: Head of Department

Closing Date: May 17, :59

Special Conditions: This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months, upon successful completion of which will become permanent. A full enhanced disclosure check via the Disclosure & Barring Service will be required for this post.

General

• Support the Head of Department in planning, innovation, design, and development of curriculum programs
• Support marketing activities and events to promote our curriculums.
• Align curriculum offerings with the needs of learners, businesses, and the community. Promote strong employer engagement to contribute to sector relevant curriculum design and enhance skills
• Maintain high-quality learner experiences through leadership, enrichment and engagement.
• Support teams in driving quality to achieve departmental KPI's in; recruitment, retention, achievement and in line with our ambition strategy.

Operational Oversight

• Manage student enrolment, retention, and achievement targets
• Oversee teaching quality, appraisals, staff development, and satisfaction targets
• Ensure compliance with equality, diversity, and internal/external quality standards

Administration and Compliance

• Maintain accurate records, registers, timetables, and management information
• Liaise with awarding and validating bodies to meet compliance standards
• Administer assessments, internal/external verification, and curriculum quality
• Comply with college financial regulations whilst undertaking budget responsibilities

Leadership and Best Practices

• Inspire and lead staff and students
• Promote excellent teaching and effective learning
• Share and disseminate good practices across the College

Student Experience

• Oversee guidance, admission, and progression of students
• Address issues related to student performance, conduct, and discipline

Other Duties

• Teach up to 432 hours
• Attend all relevant EHCP annual reviews
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required, aligning with the post's level of authority.

Person Specific

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area;
• Current teaching qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training/PGCE/Cert Ed (or working towards);
• Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A -C or equivalent) in English and maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame);
• Recent relevant experience of teaching to a high standard in the FE sector
• Good administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate and relevant records in line with quality procedures;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills;
• Leads with positive approach under pressure;
• Ability to follow instructions efficiently, and builds positive, cooperative relationship with managers;
• Interest and understanding of current educational initiatives;
• Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative to meet the needs of the College;
• Ability to motivate staff and work effectively as a team member;
• Ability to achieve consistently high standards under pressure;
• Willingness and ability to liaise effectively with external bodies and agencies;
• Willing to undertake professional development linked to the needs of the College;
• Digitally literate;
• Experience of IQA and EQA;
• Assessor Award;
• IQA Award;
• Driving Licence and access to an appropriately insured vehicle;
• Experience of delivering courses in teaching support in schools;
• Ability to effectively use digital tools and platforms to support innovative and inclusive teaching approaches;
• Knowledge of current initiatives in FE/HE spheres;
• Sound knowledge of quality issues in FE;
• Experience of IV;
• Assessor Awards;

This job description and person specification is current at the date of issue. Changing organisational needs may require the job description to change, within reason, after prior consultation with the post holder.