Key Responsibilities

• Delivering an innovative and impactful curriculum, focusing on Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, and Welding provision across study programmes, apprenticeships and adult learning.
• Leading a talented delivery team to ensure excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Collaborating with the Head of Faculty, Land based studies to implement a forward-thinking curriculum strategy.
• Driving quality assurance through performance reviews, student and staff feedback, and best-practice sharing.
• Supporting and developing staff through appraisals, professional development, and probation reviews.
• Monitoring student performance and progression, promoting a culture of achievement.
• Overseeing exam scheduling, cover arrangements, and timetabling to optimise resource efficiency.

Skills and Expertise

• Degree in Land-Based Studies- Agriculture, Land Based Engineering or a related field
• Level 5 teaching qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven educational leadership experience, with a track record of driving quality
• Strong commitment to inclusive education and student success
• Outstanding communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Passion for animals, nature, and countryside education
• Inspirational leadership style that motivates students and staff
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation and impact

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Salary: 40,876 rising to 42,711 per annum (Deputy Head Grade 1 & 2)
• Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year