Head of Building Technologies
Posted 2 hours ago by Tradewind Recruitment
Hull Full Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
Salary: £45,120 + £5,000 Market Weighting Supplement
As an experienced curriculum leader passionate about developing the next generation of skilled construction professionals, this role offers you an exciting opportunity to influence strategy, inspire staff and learners, and play a key role in shaping a high-performing curriculum.
This is a full time, permanent job opportunity.
About the OpportunityOur client is one of the region's leading further education providers, committed to helping learners develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher education.
As Head of Building Technologies, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership across the Plumbing, Construction and Brickwork curriculum, driving quality, innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring learners receive an outstanding educational experience.
What's on Offer?- Salary of £45,120 plus a £5,000 Market Weighting Supplement
- 42 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Generous pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities where appropriate
- Ongoing CPD, leadership development and career progression
- Access to professional memberships and industry networks
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Free on-site parking
- On-site café and restaurant facilities
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Staff discounts through the organisation's employee benefits platform
Reporting into senior leadership, you'll be responsible for leading the Building Technologies department and ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
Your responsibilities will include:- Leading, managing and developing curriculum staff across Plumbing, Construction and Brickwork
- Working closely with senior leaders to shape and develop the curriculum offer
- Managing curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling and resources
- Driving improvements in teaching, learning and assessment through coaching and performance managementMonitoring curriculum performance, learner outcomes and quality indicators
- Managing departmental budgets effectively
- Supporting employer engagement, marketing activities and student recruitment events
- Delivering approximately three hours of teaching each week
- Representing the organisation at internal and external events, including occasional evening and weekend commitments
- Promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
- A relevant teaching qualification and vocational specialism within Building Technologies
- Significant experience of delivering high-quality teaching within Further Education
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire teams
- Experience leading curriculum quality, student progress, assessment and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive improvement
- Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
- A collaborative leadership style and genuine commitment to learner success
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