Assistant Area Head, Public Services

5 days ago

Colchester CO LL, United Kingdom COLCHESTER INSTITUTE Full time £50,000 - £80,000 per year

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At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and strengthen communities. As one of the region's leading providers of education and skills training, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking working environment where staff can thrive.

Colchester Institute is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Head of Public and Leisure Services to support the strategic and operational leadership of this dynamic curriculum area. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator and leader to step into a management role that combines high-quality teaching, staff leadership and curriculum development.

About the Role

As the Assistant Head, you will deputise for the Area Head when required and play a key part in ensuring excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across all programmes in the area, including Further Education, Apprenticeships, Higher Apprenticeships and Full Cost courses. You will provide line management for a number of staff, supporting performance, wellbeing and professional development.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a reduced teaching load, reviewed annually, enabling you to remain actively engaged in classroom practice while supporting operational management and quality assurance.

What You'll Do
  • Deputise for the Head of Area as needed
  • Deliver high-quality teaching within the curriculum area
  • Lead on the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, sharing best practice and delivering CPD
  • Contribute to cross-College teaching and learning development groups
  • Assist with operational management of all courses in the area
  • Prepare staff timetables to ensure effective staffing and resource utilisation
  • Liaise with timetabling to resolve issues with registers or rooming
  • Ensure appropriate cover for staff absence and monitor cover arrangements
  • Provide effective line management, including communication, performance management, welfare, capability, absence and disciplinary processes
  • Support student behaviour monitoring, pastoral needs and disciplinary processes
  • Support the management of physical and material resources for curriculum delivery

  • Work with the Head of Area on:

  • Programme promotion and marketing

  • Student recruitment, retention and achievement
  • Curriculum quality and continuous development
  • New curriculum initiatives, growth opportunities and income generation
  • Staff development on teaching methods, delivery models and best practice
  • Contribution to project teams within the area and across the College
  • Promote Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Safeguarding across all aspects of the role
  • Undertake additional duties as required by line management
About You

We're looking for someone who is:

  • An experienced educator with a strong track record in teaching and learning excellence
  • Confident in leading staff, managing performance and supporting wellbeing
  • Skilled at organisation, timetabling and resource allocation
  • Knowledgeable about curriculum quality processes and continuous improvement
  • A strong role model with excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Committed to promoting safeguarding, equality and diversity
  • Motivated, student-focused and ready to help shape the future direction of the curriculum

Why Join Us?

At Colchester Institute, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to enhancing the experience of every student and staff member. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that offers variety, responsibility and room for professional growth.

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