At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead curriculum design and manage teaching teams while monitoring student achievement data.
- Company: Randstad Education is focused on educational equity and excellence in Burwell.
- Benefits: Full-time permanent position with a salary depending on experience and qualifications.
- Other info: This role does not offer sponsorship and requires a DBS check.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team committed to collaborative growth and student advocacy.
- Qualifications: Requires a relevant degree, QTS, and proven leadership experience in education.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are actively recruiting a mission‑driven Department Leader who is motivated by a vision of equity, excellence, and collaborative team growth.
Location: Burwell
Contract Type: Full‑time permanent position
Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications
Start Date: ASAP/September 2026
Qualifications:
- A relevant degree and QTS, proven leadership experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead curriculum design, department development, and academic standards.
- Manage, mentor, and appraise teaching teams and support staff.
- Monitor student achievement data to implement targeted interventions.
- Oversee the department budget, learning materials, and timetables.
- Maintain high standards of adaptive teaching within your own classroom.
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to build and adapt robust, inclusive schemes of work.
- Skilled at translating performance metrics into classroom action plans.
- Confident in delegating, managing workloads, and motivating staff.
- Clear, professional collaboration with SLT, parents, and governors.
- Holds UK QTS with proven subject leadership or middle‑management experience.
Personal Attributes:
- Deeply committed to educational equity, excellence, and student advocacy.
- A resilient, grounded leader who tackles challenges calmly.
- Approachable and supportive, fostering a positive team culture.
- Motivated by personal growth and clear pathways into senior leadership.
- Values teamwork, treating all teaching and support staff as equal partners.
Additional Information: This role does not offer sponsorship. All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting, including a DBS check and satisfactory references.
Department Leader - Burwell in Ely employer: Randstad
Randstad Education, located in Burwell, prioritises educational equity and excellence. The team values collaboration and personal growth, providing clear pathways into senior leadership roles.
