Are you an experienced educator with a passion for leadership, sports, and public services? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of young people? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
At Cambridge Regional College, we are seeking a dynamic and committed
Assistant Head of Department for Sports & Uniformed Protective Services to join our thriving team at our
Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses.
About the Role
As Assistant Head of Department, you will work closely with the Head of Department to provide high-quality leadership, curriculum guidance, and day-to-day support across our well-established Sports & Uniformed Services programmes:
Your goal? To help shape and maintain an outstanding learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring academic success and personal development, supporting both staff and students to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in the leadership and development of the curriculum area, including effective management of staff and resources.
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Champion excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment across the department.
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Monitor and drive student progress through effective tracking and support systems.
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Inspire and support staff to achieve consistently high standards and positive student outcomes.
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Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance within the department.
Qualifications and Skills:
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A teaching qualification such as DET, DTLLS, Cert Ed, or PGCE.
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Extensive teaching experience in a Further Education setting.
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A strong understanding of the FE sector, with the ability to demonstrate relevant
industry skills in sport or uniformed services.
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Up-to-date Health & Safety knowledge relevant to the curriculum.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Proven organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
🔹 Why Join Cambridge Regional College?
At CRC, we are passionate about providing exceptional education and training that meets the needs of our learners and community. You’ll be joining a collaborative and ambitious team committed to innovation, student success, and professional growth.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled rather than the advertised closing date. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. To learn more about our Safeguarding policy please see link: https://www.camre.ac.uk/student-support/supporting-you/safeguarding/
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).