At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the Structural Technologies department while ensuring high student success rates.
- Company: A forward-thinking college dedicated to vocational education and student welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous pension scheme, free parking, and various health and wellbeing perks.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
- Why this job: Shape the future of students in a dynamic environment with a focus on practical skills.
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualification and teaching experience in vocational courses are essential.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
What skills and experience we're looking for:
- Candidates must possess a degree-level qualification alongside a recognised teaching qualification, supported by recent, successful experience running vocational courses and maintaining high student success rates in trade disciplines.
- Essential criteria include proven expertise in managing or mentoring instructional and academic staff, setting performance targets, and maintaining the rigorous student discipline and safety awareness required for practical workshop environments.
- The role requires exceptional communication and decision-making skills, physical and financial resource management capabilities to oversee specialised structural technologies equipment and materials, and proficiency in using Information Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance technical training.
- A deep understanding of 14-19 Further Education and contemporary structural technologies industry developments is highly advantageous.
What the college offers its staff:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) currently offering 28.68% employer contribution.
- Free onsite parking at all sites.
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses.
- Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance.
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site.
Commitment to safeguarding:
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Head of Department for Structural Technologies in Slough employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both employees and the individuals they serve. With a strong focus on professional development, team leaders are encouraged to grow their skills in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Located in Leicester, the company provides a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
