Head of Department for Foundation
East Coast College, East Coast College, Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0ED27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
30 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Leadership and management
- Student support, learning and progress
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Children's development and learning, Leadership and management, People management
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours a week. Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £46,675.20 - £52,509.60 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an inspiring educational leader with a passion for transforming lives through further education? East Coast College is seeking an ambitious and innovative Head of Department to lead our Foundation and NEET provision, driving high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
This is a key leadership role where you will shape a diverse and inclusive curriculum, motivate and develop teaching teams, and ensure every learner is supported to achieve their full potential. Working closely with senior leaders, you will drive quality improvement, curriculum innovation and student success whilst ensuring provision meets the needs of learners, employers and the wider community.
As Head of Department, you will lead the curriculum area, driving high performance through effective use of data, resource management, and a culture of excellence, accountability and collaboration. You will support staff development, improve outcomes, and ensure programmes meet local and industry needs.
We are looking for an experienced educational leader with a strong understanding of the FE sector, quality assurance requirements, curriculum development and safeguarding responsibilities. You will possess excellent leadership skills, a commitment to raising standards and a proven ability to inspire teams to deliver outstanding experiences for learners.
Key needs from you and the role;
- Lead and develop a high-performing curriculum team, driving excellent teaching, learning, assessment and student outcomes.
- Use performance data and quality processes effectively to improve recruitment, retention, achievement, progression and learner satisfaction.
- Develop innovative and inclusive curriculum provision that meets the needs of learners, employers and the college's strategic objectives.
- Manage budgets, staffing and resources effectively, ensuring an efficient, safe and high-quality learning environment.
- Champion safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing, ensuring all staff and students understand and comply with safeguarding policies and procedures.
Essential Experience and Qualifications
- Teaching qualification and evidence of continuous professional development.
- Degree qualification/ relevant industry experience.
- Experience of working within Further Education.
- Proven success in raising standards and leading quality improvement.
- Experience of coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
- Understanding of FE quality assurance requirements and safeguarding legislation.
What the college offers its staff
- 48 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
- Generous Pension - 18% Employer Contribution
- Free gym and swim membership
- Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on college website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About East Coast College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- East Coast College website
- Email address
- recruitment@eastcoast.ac.uk
At East Coast College, our mission is to create individual, local and regional prosperity and wellbeing by unlocking potential through learning. We are looking for talented, motivated and committed people who share our passion for transforming lives through education.
As one of the region's leading further education colleges, we offer an extensive range of courses and opportunities across our campuses in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Our merger with Lowestoft Sixth Form College and our long-standing partnership with the University of Suffolk enable us to provide clear progression pathways from further education through to higher education, supporting learners at every stage of their journey.
Working at East Coast College means being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation that is making a real difference to its communities. Based on the beautiful Norfolk and Suffolk coast, our campuses are surrounded by stunning beaches, expansive skies and picturesque landscapes, while the vibrant city of Norwich is less than an hour away, offering the perfect balance of coastal living and city access.
Arranging a visit to East Coast College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@eastcoast.ac.uk.
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