At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a dynamic team while shaping curriculum and academic standards.
- Company: Join a mission-driven organisation focused on educational equity and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time permanent role, and clear pathways to senior leadership.
- Other info: Embrace personal growth in a supportive environment with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education and foster a positive team culture.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree, QTS, and proven leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you seeking a leadership role where you can provide consistent support, mentorship, and advocacy for both staff and children? Are you ready to transition away from short‑term roles or a static teaching position into a permanent, impactful leadership career? Are you looking for a position that offers clear, structured pathways from middle management into senior leadership? If so, we want to hear from you. We are actively recruiting a mission‑driven Department Leader who is motivated by a vision of equity, excellence, and collaborative team growth.
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
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.
Please note that this role is unable to offer any sponsorship at this time. All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's 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.
Department Leader : Ely employer: TipTopJob
Join a dynamic and mission-driven team in Ely, Cambridgeshire, where you will have the opportunity to lead and inspire both staff and students in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our commitment to educational equity and excellence is matched by our dedication to employee growth, offering clear pathways from middle management to senior leadership. With a focus on mentorship and professional development, we provide a fulfilling career for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.
