Assistant Head Of Faculty

2 weeks ago

Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Inspire Education Group Full time £37,141 - £41,770 per year
Salary - £37,141 - £41,470 depending on experience and qualifications

Hours - 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract - Permanent

Location - Peterborough

Closing Date - 19th November 2025

Make a Real Difference in Learner Lives

At Peterborough College, we're passionate about inclusive education and empowering all students to reach their full potential. We're now looking for an Assistant Head of Faculty - SEND & Learner Engagement to help shape the future of learner support and curriculum excellence.

In this key leadership role, you'll work alongside the Head of Faculty to lead, support and inspire teaching and support staff across our SEND and learner engagement curriculum areas. You'll champion inclusive, high-quality education and ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed - no matter their background or barriers.
Your Core Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and day-to-day operational support across SEND and learner engagement programmes
  • Support curriculum planning and delivery aligned with local skills and employment needs
  • Champion high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across your areas
  • Lead and support teams to deliver inclusive, engaging learning experiences
  • Drive recruitment, student satisfaction, retention, and progression
  • Maintain high standards through effective performance management and quality assurance
  • Prepare and support the faculty for Ofsted and other inspections
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders to enhance learner opportunities and outcomes
  • Line manage staff, oversee timetabling and ensure learner needs are met effectively
  • Teach a limited number of sessions within your specialist area, modelling best practice
What You'll Bring

We're looking for a passionate educator with strong leadership experience and a background in SEND or learner engagement.

Essential:
  • A full teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or equivalent)
  • Substantial experience teaching in a relevant subject area
  • Proven success in leading or coordinating curriculum areas or programmes
  • Strong knowledge of FE sector quality processes, Ofsted expectations, and learner needs
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • The ability to inspire teams and students alike
  • Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
Desirable:
  • Experience line-managing staff or leading performance reviews
  • Management qualification or willingness to work towards one
  • Assessor/Internal Verifier qualifications
  • Experience responding to Ofsted or external audits
Why Join Peterborough College?

At Peterborough College, part of the Inspire Education Group (IEG), we are proud of our inclusive, learner-first ethos and values-led leadership. As a senior member of staff, you will:
  • Be part of a passionate and supportive leadership team
  • Contribute to the development of impactful curriculum pathways
  • Help drive genuine change in the lives of young people
  • Access high-quality CPD and progression opportunities
  • Receive generous holidays (37 days + bank holidays)
  • Be part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Work in a vibrant college environment that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

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