Location
Cross-campus (Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall)

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£50,001 – £54,221 per annum (inclusive of London weighting)

About the Role
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We are inviting applications for the post of Deputy Head Foundation & Business — a key leadership role supporting the continued development and success of our curriculum provision. As Deputy Head, you will work closely with the Head of Department to ensure high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, and achievement. You will contribute to shaping an inclusive and ambitious departmental culture, supporting curriculum planning, quality assurance and staff development, while ensuring our learners and apprentices thrive and progress.

The ideal candidate will:
- Promote and uphold high expectations of staff and students across all curriculum areas
- Support the planning and delivery of a responsive, inclusive curriculum offer
- Maintain strong links with stakeholders and industry partners
- Lead and line manage Programme Leaders, teaching staff and support staff
- Drive departmental improvement planning and quality processes
- Champion safeguarding, equality, diversity and wellbeing
- Represent the department and deputise for the Head of Department as required

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all employment offers are subject to employment checks. These include (some dependent on the role and individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process
Please ensure you use an email account that you regularly monitor as it will be used for all recruitment communication. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary advertised is a range indicating progression trajectory. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so prompt submission is encouraged. If you do not hear from us within 2–3 weeks after the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted this time. We appreciate your interest and hope you will consider future opportunities with us.

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Experience
Proven leadership experience in an educational setting, ideally with responsibility for curriculum planning, quality assurance, and staff management. Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders and industry partners is highly desirable.

About you
You are a motivated and ambitious leader who promotes high expectations for staff and students. You are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that champions safeguarding, equality, diversity and wellbeing. You have excellent communication and organisational skills and are able to deputise effectively for the Head of Department.

Qualifications
Relevant educational and leadership qualifications are required. Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to safeguarding and equality policies is essential.