Deputy Head of Department - Health
Reference: SCCG2883 | Closing Date: 15th May 2025 | Interview Date: W/C 19th May 2025
Salary: £45,787 - £47,364 Per Annum. Incremental progression throughout the band is available.
Contract Type: Full-time permanent | Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE | Location: Eccles College, Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and dedicated individual to join Eccles Sixth Form College as Deputy Head of Department for Health. We are seeking an experienced and inspiring educator to support the strategic leadership and the continued development of our thriving department.
As Deputy Head of Department, you will work alongside the Head of Department to lead a dynamic team across Health and Social Care, Psychology, and Criminology. You will help drive curriculum innovation, promote outstanding teaching and learning, and support staff in delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire all learners. The ideal candidate will bring strong subject knowledge in at least one of the department’s core areas, with the flexibility and vision to contribute across the broader curriculum. You will be committed to upholding and promoting the college’s core values of respect, integrity, and kindness, ensuring that these values are embedded in the culture and daily life of the department. Through your leadership, you will help to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where both staff and students can thrive. We welcome applications from experienced teachers who are ready to take the next step in their career. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a high-performing and forward-thinking sixth form college.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.
Reasons to Join Us:
• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including two Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees
The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds
Eccles Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.