Head of Construction

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Construction to join us here at Bradford College and lead the colleges Construction department that incorporates provision in Further Education, Higher Education, Adults and Apprenticeships.

The Head of Department is responsible for ensuring there is a responsive, engaging curriculum that provides progression routes to further study and employment. The Head of Department is responsible for the achievement of the departmental business plan in relation to curriculum, student recruitment, quality, finance, audit, people and corporate services and is part of the wider College management team.

Please note that interviews for this position will take place on Friday 14th June.

Responsibilities include:

• Implements the Bradford College vision for an outstanding provision aligned to the 4-year strategy and informed by market research, staff and student feedback, the needs of external stakeholders, the community and employers

• Plans the FE & HE curriculum to support the delivery of the College strategy and provide a responsive offer to the needs of Study Programme, Adults and HE students

• Deliver the technical element of Apprenticeships in Engineering

• Optimises the efficient delivery of the curriculum to achieve targets

• Constantly strives to improve the student experience with a view to further extending opportunities and progression to further study or employment

• Keeps abreast of national qualifications on offer, making decisions for the most appropriate qualifications for students.

• Responds to national, regional and local polices by developing innovative models of delivery and monitoring their effectiveness

• Engages employers in the design and delivery of the curriculum, ensuring the curriculum offer meets local and regional skills needs

• Builds strong links with relevant agencies; including employer boards, universities and schools to extend student enhancement and enrichment opportunities

• Work in collaboration with Heads of Department with both curriculum and support area responsibilities to ensure effective delivery of the wider College curriculum offer

• Oversees the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning within FE & HE

• Works in partnership with the Quality team to identify, develop and implement appropriate quality initiatives

For the full and person specification, please

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives . You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• Degree or Level 5 professional qualification

• GCSE 5 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

• GCSE 5 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Experience of curriculum development related to 16-19 Study Programmes, Apprenticeships, Adults and Higher Education

• Working with employers and stakeholders to design and enhance the curriculum offer

• Implementing quality improvement processes

• Managing people and resources

• Experience of pastoral and enrichment enhancements for students

• Sound knowledge of funding in FE & HE settings

For an informal discussion about the role, please email

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days holidays, plus bank holidays

• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure

• Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution

• Annual salary reviews

• Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally

• Free sports and gym facilities

• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space

• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders

• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback

• Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts

• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa

• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant

• A host of training development opportunities

• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025

• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

• If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.