Head of Department - Health Education and Care

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive leader to work as interim Head of the Department to lead our Health, Education and Care department to cover a secondment. The Health, Education and Care department excels in fostering strong community and employment links within the industry, creating a vibrant hub for students. It is staffed by highly skilled teachers who bring a wealth of industry experience and diverse expertise to the classroom. The friendly and supportive staff prioritise student success, ensuring a welcoming environment that encourages personal and professional growth. This dynamic department not only enhances learning but also equips students with the skills needed to thrive in their chosen fields.

The department offers a comprehensive range of provisions from Level 1 to Level 6, covering distinct strands such as Counselling, Health and Care, Childcare and Education, Early Years, Youth Work, and Applied Science. This diverse curriculum allows students to explore various fields, ensuring they receive targeted training and support tailored to their career aspirations.

With a focus on practical skills and industry relevance, the department prepares students effectively for future employment while fostering a deep understanding of their chosen disciplines., The Head of Department role is pivotal in the direction and design of the curriculum and requires an individual who is innovative and forward-thinking with industry knowledge and experience. You will have direct line management responsibility for the programme managers within your area and not only will you be working closely with your team but also with colleagues in the wider college with whom you can collaborate and explore innovative ideas.

A significant part of the Head of Department role is to develop positive professional relationships with all our stakeholders so that the curriculum offer can be well-informed and meet both our local and regional priorities, ensuring that all our students can move into sustainable positive destinations.

Throughout your role, your overarching focus will be on excellence from the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in the classroom/workshop, analysing data, and curriculum planning to ensuring that all our students and employers have a positive experience.

The Head of Department role requires an individual who pays attention to detail and is resilient in nature as each day is different. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain excelling working relationships with colleagues, students and stakeholders both internally and externally.

The provision is mainly based out our College Green Centre, with provision also at our Ashley Down Centre and South Bristol Skill Academy.

You will be responsible for:

To lead and manage the Health, Education and Care department with oversight for securing and sustaining improvements in all aspects of curriculum and quality.

To work in partnership with employers to effectively align current and future curriculum and qualifications to employer expectations and labour market demands.

To lead the development of a high-quality student experience, creating partnerships between employers, and academic and professional service teams.

To work across the whole College as a member of the College Leadership Team promoting and actively demonstrating the College's values of inclusivity, respect, ambition and honesty, fostering a culture of high expectations for staff and students

At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level. We provide education and training to approximately 12,000 students each year. The College is made up of five centres across Bristol and each centre offers excellent, well-equipped, purpose-built facilities. In addition, we have a wide range of community partners allowing us to offer courses in venues across the city. More information about the College can be found on our website.

A generous holiday entitlement of 30 holiday days, plus bank holidays pro-rata for part-time roles. Also, 10 closure days which fall over Christmas to spend time with friends and families.

Membership to the Teachers' Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 28.68%

Family-friendly policies including flexible and hybrid working, compassionate leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, fostering friendly leave and fertility treatment leave

Up to 3 days of paid volunteer leave

A supportive package to ensure continuous professional development.

Excellent facilities including study centres, City Salon, multi-faith prayer rooms, bike storage, City Restaurant (situated at College Green and at SBSA), refectories and welfare rooms

Great discounts on hair and beauty treatments offered on site

Benefits platform with variety online shopping discounts and offers, cycle to work scheme and cash health plan.