Deputy Head of Department - Construction

Wirral Met College

  • Birkenhead, Merseyside
  • £45,643 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 hours ago
Job Title: Deputy Head of Department – Construction (2 roles available, 1 Permanent & 1 Fixed Term)Salary: £45,643 + 4% Market Force SupplementHours Per Week: 35 (Full Time)We are actively searching for a Deputy Head of Construction to join our Construction team at our Wirral Waters Campus for 35 hours per week. We will offer a salary of £45,643 + 4% Market Force Supplement per year plus many added incentives including:
  • Complementary employee carparking (subject to availability)
  • Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
  • Enhanced annual leave entitlement
  • Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
  • Financial support for teaching qualifications available
  • DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
  • Company is committed to CPD
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Pension contribution rates currently at 28.6%
To view the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our official careers page and locate the vacancy there.Why Join Us?At Wirral Met College, we expect our employees to embody and promote our core values of Ambition, Resilience, Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Accountability across all campuses. These values drive our mission of empowering success, enriching communities, and supporting industry.Our people are our greatest asset, playing a vital role in ensuring that every student experience is an enriching and rewarding journey at the College. We believe that work is more than just a job—it shapes who we are. As a member of our team, you will champion these values, fostering a positive and inspiring environment for both students and colleagues.About the Job
  • To deputise regularly for the Head of Department
  • To work with the Head of Department to develop and implement programmes of study across all types of provision that are fit for purpose and lead to sustainable destinations for all students.
  • To support the Head of Department in the design of programmes for all provision types which embrace innovative and best practice teaching approaches to enable the department to achieve the highest standards.
  • To assist in the development of a curriculum that is inclusive and allows the maximum number of students with SEND to access our provision.
About You
  • Hold or commit to achieving a formal management qualification within three years.
  • Hold a teaching qualification
  • Hold a degree or equivalent suitable vocational or professional qualification and experience in a subject discipline related to the area of responsibility.
  • Have experience of highquality teaching, learning and assessment resulting in a positive impact over time
Wirral Met values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the college welcomes applications from women for this post.Wirral Met College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.Wirral Met College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.

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