Deputy Head of Department

**Deputy Head of Department - Foundation Learning**

**Bridgwater College**

**£44,885 - £49,208 per annum**

VISION STATEMENT 

Transforming lives and communities through innovative learning and partnerships 

  MISSION STATEMENT 

As a leading college of further and higher education, we will: 
- Deliver inspirational teaching, learning and skills development 
- Maintain a culture that promotes a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment 
- Build highly effective partnerships that positively impact our students 
- Positively influence the educational landscape. 

We have also defined a clear ambition for each of our provision types, along with clearly defined priorities. 

Foundation Learning is a nationally recognised leader in inclusive education, recently awarded the prestigious RCU Beacon Award for Support for Students (2023/24). This accolade reflects the department’s commitment to inclusive education and its innovative, student-centred approach. As part of a college rated Outstanding by Ofsted—including a specific Outstanding judgement for High Needs provision in the November 2024 inspection—Foundation Learning plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, personalised study programmes. These programmes are tailored to support learners with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), those facing barriers to learning, and individuals with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. The department’s success is rooted in its holistic support model, strong cross-college collaboration, and a culture that celebrates progress, independence, and achievement for every learner.

Job Purpose

The person appointed to the Deputy Head of Department will have an integral role in designing and delivering outstanding provision across Education programmes for Young People, Higher Education and Adult Learning, through excellent leadership of curriculum teams and coordinating the operational delivery of provision. Working collaboratively with the Head of Department and other members of the College Management Team, you will be a key figurehead in managing and supporting the continued success of the department.

At the heart of the role is to support BTC in delivering its vision: achieving the four overarching strategic aims that have been developed in response to the current context of local, regional and national priorities. In addition, the role will influence our response to the climate emergency, digital transformation, and our continued work to strengthen equality, diversity, and inclusion for all. 

You will play a critical role in overseeing the operational day to day running of the department, whilst supporting the Head of Department in achieving departmental KPIs, appropriate financial contribution and implementing a robust curriculum plan that allows for growth, meeting the needs of our students and local, regional & national skills priorities.

This is an exciting time for the college and our high-performing departments, and we are seeking a proactive, dynamic and experienced practitioner to create a new College Management Team and continue to relentlessly pursue the highest standards and outcomes for our students. We are passionate about teaching, learning and assessment and as such, critical to this post, the post-holder will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner, with the ability to develop and lead teaching & learning initiatives and pedagogical practice.

Critical to the values of BTC, the Deputy Head position requires effective communication and people management skills. The ability to motivate, talent develop and unlock the potential of individuals and teams is critical. Being a strong team-player who is positively solution focused, with the ability to work collaboratively with leaders and managers across different areas is essential.

BTC offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

2 wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

Opportunities for hybrid working

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

BTC Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more

**Closing date - Wednesday 13 August 2025**

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Pay: £44,885.00-£49,208.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person