Head of Department & Health & Social Care

Eastcoast; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Head of Department for Health & Social Care. This role involves providing strategic leadership and managing a dedicated team while ensuring compliance with educational requirements. The ideal candidate should be an experienced leader committed to student outcomes and wellbeing, with responsibilities including curriculum development and resource management. Excellent benefits include generous holiday, CPD opportunities, and free gym membership.

Benefits

48 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Excellent CPD opportunities

Free Gym membership

Access to onsite restaurant and salons

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of curriculum frameworks and quality processes.
• Experience in leading educational teams and managing departmental resources.
• Ability to inspire confidence and promote continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the department.
• Lead and manage a team of lecturers and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with awarding body requirements.
• Use data effectively to monitor performance and enhance student experience.
• Champion safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Curriculum development

Team management

Data analysis

Education

Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Head of Department - Health & Social Care

Location: Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth

Hours: Full Time - 37 hpw

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Band M - £46675.20 to £52509.60 FTE

Role summary

Are you a dynamic and student focused leader? Are you able to blend educational expertise and industry expectations? Do you inspire confidence, lead with integrity, and drive high standards?

Here at East Coast College, we are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking Head of Department for Health & Social Care to lead, develop, and grow our highly successful curriculum area. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator and leader to shape high-quality learning experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers in the health, care, and community sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Health & Social Care department.
• Lead, manage, and inspire a team of lecturers and support staff, promoting a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of curriculum frameworks and quality processes.
• Ensure compliance with awarding body requirements and contribute to successful Ofsted outcomes.
• Use data effectively to monitor performance, raise attainment, and enhance student experience.
• Manage resources, budgets, and staffing to ensure efficient and effective departmental operations.
• Champion safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing.

Benefits

• 48 days holiday FTE (including Bank Holidays)
• Generous pension scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Supportive and forward thinking Senior Leadership
• Free Gym membership, and access to onsite restaurant and salons

Application and selection

If you'd like to be a part of East Coast College then APPLY NOW - or contact [e-mail] for more information, or to receive the application in an accessible format.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We require all staff at East Coast College to hold a Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths, and be able to evidence this.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.