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Head of Department - Health & Social Care

Job Description - Head of Department - Health & Social Care

Head of Department - Health & Social Care

Location: North London
Contract: Full-Time | Interim
Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Health & Social Care curriculum leader looking for an interim management opportunity within an FE college?

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Department - Health & Social Care to provide leadership and management across the curriculum area.

The Role

As Head of Department, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Health & Social Care department, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and learner outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and managing Health & Social Care teaching staff
Overseeing curriculum delivery, planning and quality
Monitoring learner attendance, progress, achievement and retention
Supporting and managing staff performance and development
Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
Monitoring curriculum KPIs and contributing to improvement planning
Working closely with senior leaders and other curriculum areas
Managing day-to-day operational issues within the department
Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high expectations for learners and staff

About You

We're looking for an experienced FE Health & Social Care professional with previous curriculum or departmental leadership experience.

You could be currently working as a:

Head of Department
Curriculum Manager
Curriculum Area Manager
Programme Manager
Head of FacultyYou should have strong knowledge of Health & Social Care within Further Education, alongside the leadership skills and confidence to take ownership of a curriculum area and manage a team.

If you're an experienced Health & Social Care curriculum leader available for an interim opportunity in North London, we'd be keen to hear from you.

DISCLAIMER

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

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