70 Head Of Department jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: Deputy Head of Department

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £62,361 per annum (fixed)

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

Are you an Experienced Academic Leader, passionate about Health and Social Care Education? Do you have the drive to shape the future of Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships and inspire the next generation of Health and Social Care professionals?

We are seeking a dynamic Deputy Head of Department to join our Department of Healthcare Apprenticeships . This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of a forward-thinking department, supporting the Head of Department to deliver exceptional teaching, enhance student and staff experiences, and drive continuous improvement in curriculum development and academic quality.

As a Deputy Head you will work closely with the Head of Department to provide academic and operational leadership, translating departmental strategy into action as well as motivating colleagues to achieve high performance and excellent student outcomes. The role provides an opportunity to support curriculum development across higher and degree level apprenticeships in health and social care.

About You:

• You will be passionate about health and social care and have ability to apply your professional experience to apply to teaching and learning.
li>You will be excited by new opportunities to grow curriculum relevant to the local workforce and in line with the NHS Fit for Future 10-year plan.
• Your professional experience could span across academia/research/practice from a range of disciplines across health and social care.

If this sounds like you, then don't hesitate to apply. Joining University College Birmingham will enable you to become part of a collaborative and ambitious department where your expertise will make a real impact on learners, colleagues, and the wider healthcare and social work community.

Interviews are expected to take place on 26thSeptember 2025. Please note that the interview will be face to face on campus

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 7th September 2025.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Academic Head of Department, University Head, Head of Department, may also be considered for this role.

Head of Department - Agriculture

Salary: 46,000.00 - 48,000.00 p.a (dependent on experience)

Employment Type: Full time (37hrs pw), Permanent

Are you an experienced Head of Department, or an Agriculture Specialist looking to progress in to management?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

An OFSTED rated Good with Oustanding qualities are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to manage the delivery and coordination of the Animal Care & Management Curriculum. Access to state-of-the-art facilities, generous holiday, and a supportive environment for both students and staff.

Benefits

• 48 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and christmas closure)
• Teachers pension contributions
• Health Cash Plans
• Subsidised RAC Membership
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted travel schemes
• Discounted gym memberships
• Access to rewards and money back schemes from 100's of retailers.

Responsibilities:

• To support in curriculum development for Agriculture courses.
• To provide leadership and management of staff within the department, leading on recruitment and performance management.
• To manage the activities of departmental staff, ensuring effective organistion in the team, and delivery of outstanding teachign and learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve the curriculum, incorporating the latest industry trends and advancements.

Requirements:

• A related degree or equivalent

• A level 5 teaching qualification

• A minimum of 1 years succesful leadership experience

• Leadership/Management qualifications/experience desirable

Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.

Simply Education is working with a secondary school based in East Northamptonshire seeking a Head of Maths Teacher for September 2025. This is a full time position and will be ongoing for the whole academic year. This position will be paying to scale and ideally is a permanent position.

If you are looking for your next teaching post, then look no further and call or email Simply Education for an informal chat.

Job requirements:

• You must be eligible to work in the UK
• Ideally hold UK QTS and have previous Head of Department experience
• Have Strong Classroom Management
• A formal qualification such as a PGCE in Education is essential, although previous experience in a classroom environment would also be considered.
• A Passion for teaching and education
• Have a creative approach to teaching
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passion for supporting students in their learning
• Possess ambition and drive to become an outstanding class-room practitioner
• Excellent communication and lesson delivery skills
• A hard work ethic.

If you hold the above traits and are keen to further your career, then get in touch and see what options there are for you.

Your own dedicated consultant

A variety of daily, long term positions & permanent posts to suit your needs

Competitive rates of pay or paid to scale if a contract is offered

24/7 access to your dedicated consultant via phone

Minimal administration (no time sheets)

Email and SMS verification of bookings

Online diary of bookings, school directions

Referral scheme

All candidates who register with Simply Education will be required to have an enhanced DBS/CRB check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

Job Title: Deputy Head of Department

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £62,361 per annum (fixed)

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

Are you an Experienced Academic Leader, passionate about Health and Social Care Education? Do you have the drive to shape the future of Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships and inspire the next generation of Health and Social Care professionals?

We are seeking a dynamic Deputy Head of Department to join our Department of Healthcare Apprenticeships . This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of a forward-thinking department, supporting the Head of Department to deliver exceptional teaching, enhance student and staff experiences, and drive continuous improvement in curriculum development and academic quality.

As a Deputy Head you will work closely with the Head of Department to provide academic and operational leadership, translating departmental strategy into action as well as motivating colleagues to achieve high performance and excellent student outcomes. The role provides an opportunity to support curriculum development across higher and degree level apprenticeships in health and social care.

About You:

• You will be passionate about health and social care and have ability to apply your professional experience to apply to teaching and learning.
li>You will be excited by new opportunities to grow curriculum relevant to the local workforce and in line with the NHS Fit for Future 10-year plan.
• Your professional experience could span across academia/research/practice from a range of disciplines across health and social care.

If this sounds like you, then don't hesitate to apply. Joining University College Birmingham will enable you to become part of a collaborative and ambitious department where your expertise will make a real impact on learners, colleagues, and the wider healthcare and social work community.

Interviews are expected to take place on 26thSeptember 2025. Please note that the interview will be face to face on campus

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 7th September 2025.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Academic Head of Department, University Head, Head of Department, may also be considered for this role.

Head of Department - Agriculture

Salary: 46,000.00 - 48,000.00 p.a (dependent on experience)

Employment Type: Full time (37hrs pw), Permanent

Are you an experienced Head of Department, or an Agriculture Specialist looking to progress in to management?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

An OFSTED rated Good with Oustanding qualities are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to manage the delivery and coordination of the Animal Care & Management Curriculum. Access to state-of-the-art facilities, generous holiday, and a supportive environment for both students and staff.

Benefits

• 48 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and christmas closure)
• Teachers pension contributions
• Health Cash Plans
• Subsidised RAC Membership
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted travel schemes
• Discounted gym memberships
• Access to rewards and money back schemes from 100's of retailers.

Responsibilities:

• To support in curriculum development for Agriculture courses.
• To provide leadership and management of staff within the department, leading on recruitment and performance management.
• To manage the activities of departmental staff, ensuring effective organistion in the team, and delivery of outstanding teachign and learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve the curriculum, incorporating the latest industry trends and advancements.

Requirements:

• A related degree or equivalent

• A level 5 teaching qualification

• A minimum of 1 years succesful leadership experience

• Leadership/Management qualifications/experience desirable

Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.

Simply Education is working with a secondary school based in East Northamptonshire seeking a Head of Maths Teacher for September 2025. This is a full time position and will be ongoing for the whole academic year. This position will be paying to scale and ideally is a permanent position.

If you are looking for your next teaching post, then look no further and call or email Simply Education for an informal chat.

Job requirements:

• You must be eligible to work in the UK
• Ideally hold UK QTS and have previous Head of Department experience
• Have Strong Classroom Management
• A formal qualification such as a PGCE in Education is essential, although previous experience in a classroom environment would also be considered.
• A Passion for teaching and education
• Have a creative approach to teaching
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passion for supporting students in their learning
• Possess ambition and drive to become an outstanding class-room practitioner
• Excellent communication and lesson delivery skills
• A hard work ethic.

If you hold the above traits and are keen to further your career, then get in touch and see what options there are for you.

Your own dedicated consultant

A variety of daily, long term positions & permanent posts to suit your needs

Competitive rates of pay or paid to scale if a contract is offered

24/7 access to your dedicated consultant via phone

Minimal administration (no time sheets)

Email and SMS verification of bookings

Online diary of bookings, school directions

Referral scheme

All candidates who register with Simply Education will be required to have an enhanced DBS/CRB check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

Head of English - Essex – M3 – UPS3 - September Start - Permanent

***Head of English - Essex

***Head of English - Long-term to permanent

***Head of English - September Start

***Head of English – Experienced Teachers

Are you a qualified Head of English?

Do you have experience as a Head of English?

Are you a qualified teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity?

If so, this is the role for you!

Head of English - The Role

This school is looking for a Head of English to join their department and maintain their strong work ethic and teamwork skills. For this Head of English role, the school ideally would like someone with experience as a Head of English. This is a full-time, long-term to permanent role starting September.

Head of English - The School

This secondary school is based in Essex. The school provides education for children from the age of 11 up to 18. This school is known to have an enthusiastic, positive environment for both staff and students alike. The school holds high expectations for their staff. The school offer on-site parking as well as strong transport links for those that would be commuting via public transport. The successful applicant will need to be available September. The school require you to have an extensive knowledge of the curriculum and be able to cater to the different learning needs within the class and styles of learning. They would also like the candidate to be able to land on their feet within the role.

If this Head of English role is for you, APPLY Now, or contact Lewis at TLTP.

Head of MFL - Essex – M3 – UPS3 - September Start - Permanent

***Head of MFL - Essex

***Head of MFL - Long-term to permanent

***Head of MFL - September Start

***Head of MFL – Experienced Teachers

Are you a qualified Head of MFL?

Do you have experience as a Head of MFL?

Are you a qualified teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity?

If so, this is the role for you!

Head of MFL - The Role

This school is looking for a Head of MFL to join their department and maintain their strong work ethic and teamwork skills. For this Head of MFL role, the school ideally would like someone with experience as a Head of MFL. This is a full-time, long-term to permanent role starting September.

Head of MFL - The School

This secondary school is based in Essex. The school provides education for children from the age of 11 up to 18. This school is known to have an enthusiastic, positive environment for both staff and students alike. The school holds high expectations for their staff. The school offer on-site parking as well as strong transport links for those that would be commuting via public transport. The successful applicant will need to be available September. The school require you to have an extensive knowledge of the curriculum and be able to cater to the different learning needs within the class and styles of learning. They would also like the candidate to be able to land on their feet within the role.

If this Head of MFL role is for you, APPLY Now, or contact Lewis at TLTP.

Are you a Leader, Head of Department or Manager in the education and training sector, passionate about shaping the Further Education landscape? Dovetail and Slate is an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting management opportunities for individuals with experience in departmental or whole organisation leadership in the education sector.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Stability : Provide immediate leadership during transitions, ensuring continuity and stability in operations.
• Strategic Oversight : Implement short-term strategies aligned with institutional goals, especially during change.
• Team Management : Lead and support staff, often stepping into roles like Head of Department or Director of Curriculum and Quality.
• Quality Assurance : Monitor teaching standards, learner outcomes, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Change Implementation : Drive improvements, restructure teams, or introduce new systems to enhance performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Communicate effectively with governors, staff, students, and external bodies like Ofsted or funding agencies.

Requirements:

Teaching and/or management qualification in your field AND willingness to obtain an ENHANCED DBS check.

• A teaching/management qualification (essential).
• Management experience.
• Proven experience in curriculum/departmental/organisational development and change.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.

Benefits/Packages:

• Competitive daily rates. (Depending on experience & qualifications)
• Flexible working hours.
• Support and guidance in pursuing management qualifications.
• Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation.
• Temp to Perm Roles Available
• Usual college benefits and job satisfaction

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector - including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn't the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

Dovetail and Slate Limited (Company No. (phone number removed)) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, candidates, and partner organisations to share this commitment.

Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England) .

Dovetail and Slate Limited acts as an Employment Agency (for permanent recruitment) and an Employment Business (for temporary and contract staff) under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Dovetail and Slate is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, and we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes.

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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Business.