Deputy Head of Department

Wirral Metropolitan College is looking for a Deputy Head of Department to join our Service Industries Team, specifically within the Hair and Beauty Team. This is a 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent role offering a salary of £39, 373 to £44,314 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest - quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Hold or commit to achieving a formal management qualification within three years.
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Teaching qualification
• Experience of high quality teaching, learning and assessment resulting in a positive impact over time

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our official careers page and locate the vacancy there.

Benefits:

• Complementary employee carparking
• Outstanding facilities
• 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%

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV.

Wirral Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan 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.