Deputy Head of Construction; FE
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Management
Education Administration
Deputy Head of Construction (FE) - Contract
£45-£55 per hour - 3-month rolling contract
Northampton, Northamptonshire (commutable from Wellingborough, Kettering, Daventry, Towcester, Rugby, Market Harborough, Milton Keynes)
Are you an experienced Construction leader within Further Education who can step in quickly and support a high-performing department?
A well-established FE provider in Northampton is seeking a Deputy Head of Construction to help drive standards across the Construction curriculum area. This is a key contract role suited to someone with proven experience supporting departmental leadership, improving quality, and managing staff in a practical/workshop environment.
The RoleYou’ll work closely with the Head of Department to support the leadership and operational delivery of Construction, including:
- Supporting the day-to-day management of the Construction provision and wider team
- Assisting with timetabling, staffing, cover and workload planning
- Driving quality improvement across attendance, retention, achievement and learner progress
- Supporting teaching & learning through coaching, observations, standardisation and CPD
- Contributing to curriculum planning, learner recruitment and employer engagement
- Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, workshop practice and awarding body requirements
Essential:
- Significant experience within an FE Construction curriculum (or training provider environment)
- Experience in a leadership/support leadership role such as Curriculum Lead / Programme Manager / Team Leader / Deputy Head
- Strong understanding of quality processes, performance management and improving learner outcomes
- Confident managing Health & Safety in workshops/practical learning environments
Desirable:
- Teaching qualification (PGCE / Cert Ed / Level 5 DET or equivalent)
- Assessor/IQA qualifications (A1/TAQA/V1)
- Trade background in Construction (e.g., Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plumbing, Multi-skills)
- Experience supporting inspection readiness / quality frameworks (e.g., Ofsted preparation)
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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