Head of Department - Construction & Apprenticeships

Head of Department - Construction & Apprenticeships

Are you a skilled construction professional and experienced educator ready to take the next step into leadership? Do you have the vision and drive to shape high-quality education and training provision?

Salt College is seeking an ambitious and passionate Head of Department - Construction & Apprenticeships to lead and develop our growing department, ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners, apprentices and employers.

The Role

As Head of Department, you will play a key leadership role in driving excellence across both our Study Programmes and Apprenticeship provision.

You will:

• Lead, manage and develop the Construction & Apprenticeships department, including the line management of Apprenticeship Assessors, Trainers, Lecturers and Curriculum Staff.
• Design, implement and continually improve the construction curriculum for learners aged 16+, ensuring programmes meet industry standards, awarding body requirements and employer needs.
• Oversee the quality of apprenticeship delivery, including workplace reviews, teaching, learning and assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
• Support apprentices, adult learners, school leavers and learners with SEND and EHCPs, promoting an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners and key stakeholders to enhance learner opportunities and outcomes.
• Monitor departmental performance, learner achievement, quality assurance and compliance, driving continuous improvement across all provision.

What We Are Looking For

• A recognised construction qualification (minimum Level 2) in a trade such as Bricklaying, Carpentry, Plumbing or Electrical.
• A recognised teaching qualification (DET, DTLLS or QTLS).
• An Assessor and Verifier qualification, or willingness to work towards these.
• Significant construction industry experience, with experience delivering or managing construction training or apprenticeships.
• A strong understanding of apprenticeship standards, workplace assessment, curriculum development and quality improvement.
• Experience leading or managing a team, with the ability to motivate, develop and support staff.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, including Autism, ADHD and other additional needs.
• A passion for education, leadership and helping learners achieve their full potential.

Why Join Salt College?

• A supportive and forward-thinking team based in Herne Bay.
• Modern, industry-standard training facilities.
• The opportunity to shape and lead a growing department.
• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression.

Ready to Lead and Inspire?

If you are ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of construction education, we would ove to hear from you.

Join Salt College and help build the next generation of construction professionals.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Preferred Experience

• Further Education teaching: 3 years
• Apprenticeship training and delivery: 2 years
• Teaching and supporting learners with SEND: 3 years

Preferred Qualifications

• DET, DTLLS or QTLS
• Assessor qualification
• Verifier qualification

Work Location: In person