Deputy Centre Manager

1 week ago


Chippenham Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire College & University Centre Full time

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Land Based Deputy Head to join our team. Salary: £40,876 rising to £42,711 per annum (Deputy Head Grade 1 & 2)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Closing Date: 5th January 2025
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around £42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities to inspire students and support staff? If so, Wiltshire College & University Centre invites you to join us as a Deputy Head of our Land-Based Faculty at our stunning Lackham Campus.
At Lackham, we're more than a college; we're a hub of excellence in Land-Based education. Set on a 500-acre campus in the heart of Wiltshire's beautiful countryside, we offer cutting-edge facilities, including a large commercial dairy farm, agricultural engineering workshops, an Animal Resource Centre, an advanced Agri-Tech Centre, and exceptional horticultural spaces. This is your chance to lead within a vibrant, forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering high-quality education.
As Deputy Head, you will be instrumental in delivering an innovative and impactful curriculum, with a particular focus on all Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, and Welding provision across our study programmes, apprenticeships and adult learning.
Driving quality assurance through performance reviews, student and staff feedback, and best-practice sharing
- Supporting and developing staff through appraisals, professional development, and probation reviews
- Monitoring student performance and progression, promoting a culture of achievement
- Playing a pivotal role in staff recruitment, self-assessment processes, and quality improvement plans
A degree in Land-Based Studies- Agriculture, Land Based Engineering or a related field
- Proven educational leadership experience, with a track record of driving quality
- A genuine passion for animals, nature, and countryside education
- Competitive salary
- 37 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
- Automatic enrolment into the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
- Free onsite car parking
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.


Applications for this role close on the 5th January 2025.
Interview Date: 16th January 2025


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