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Head of Department (Vocational Science and Engineering)Pendleton Sixth Form College • pendlebury, england, United Kingdom
Head of Department (Vocational Science and Engineering)

Head of Department (Vocational Science and Engineering)

Pendleton Sixth Form College • pendlebury, england, United Kingdom
14 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Head of Department (Vocational Science and Engineering)

Closing Date: Tuesday 11/08/2026 @ 12:00 Noon

Salary: £55,109 - £58,132 Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE | Location: Pendleton Sixth Form College, Dronfield Road, M6 7FR

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the team at Pendleton College. The successful candidate will lead and manage a large department that includes Engineering, Vocational Science and Adult Access Science related courses. They will be responsible for the quality of teaching, progress and achievement of all students in years 12 and 13. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Engineering and/or Vocational Science and be an outstanding classroom practitioner, and be able to lead by example. Staff are expected to contribute to enrichment for students, through organising guest speakers and trips.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the vocational science and engineering department.
  • Ensure quality teaching and high student progress and achievement in years 12 and 13.
  • Provide leadership and support to teaching staff, setting high standards.
  • Plan, oversee and deliver enrichment activities such as guest speakers and field trips.
  • Work collaboratively with other departments to improve curriculum and student outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Experience of teaching Engineering and/or Vocational Science.
  • Outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven record of student success.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to lead by example.
  • Capable of managing a large department and multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience in curriculum development and assessment best practices.

Benefits

  • Generous terms and conditions, including 13 weeks holiday.
  • 2:30pm finish on Fridays, free on-site parking, health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes.
  • Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
  • Community supportive environment with lots of staff and family involvement.
  • Family friendly policies and flexible working options.
  • Investment in staff development through training and career opportunities.
  • Staff benefits package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
  • Shared purpose: value education for a successful future.
  • Core values: respect, integrity and kindness.
  • 93% staff satisfaction.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our safeguarding commitment, we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.

EEO Statement

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

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