Head of Campus - Margate Digital

East Kent Colleges Group • Full-time • Broadstairs, Kent, England, United Kingdom • £53,972 / year • 2d ago

About The Role

Join EKC Group as the Head of Margate Digital – Shape the Future of Creative Talent!

EKC Group is searching for a visionary Head of Campus to lead our newest addition, Margate Digital. If you're passionate about fostering excellence in education and inspiring the next generation of creative minds, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Why Margate Digital?

A brand-new state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Thanet’s thriving creative industry.
A hub for Creative, Media, and Production courses, plus exciting programs like the new T-Level in Media Broadcast & Production and the Diploma in Illustration & Animation.
A chance to develop the stars of the future in a supportive and aspirational environment.

Your Role

As Head of Margate Digital, you'll be at the forefront of shaping a culture of innovation, creativity, and excellence. Your responsibilities will include:

Leadership & Management: Overseeing campus operations, ensuring high standards, and fostering a positive learning environment.
Academic Excellence: Maintaining the quality of program provision, championing outstanding teaching, and driving student success.
Financial Stewardship: Managing the campus budget effectively and ensuring the smooth operation of the estate and buildings.
Industry & Community Engagement: Liaising with partners to strengthen connections within the creative sector.

This is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to leave a lasting legacy in creative education. If you're ready to shape the future at Margate Digital, we’d love to hear from you!

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
Access to 100's of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Inc. Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
Access to cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
Generous pension scheme - 28% employer contribution
Being part of a company with a Eco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews
My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to 10 days off work to pursue voluntary work
Being part of our Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day

About You

EKC Group is looking for an exceptional leader—someone with both experience and a fresh, forward-thinking approach to take Margate Digital into the future as our Head of Campus. If you thrive on innovation, excellence, and inspiring others, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Your Mission

As Head of Margate Digital, you'll be at the forefront of delivering outstanding education, ensuring students not only achieve but thrive in a dynamic, creative learning environment. Your role will include:

Championing Excellence – Ensuring curriculum delivery is of the highest standard and fostering a supportive atmosphere where learners succeed.
Inspiring Leadership – Bringing a passion for driving up standards, a can-do attitude, and an ability to motivate and empower your team.
Industry Expertise – Staying ahead of the curve with up-to-date knowledge of industry practices, helping shape education that prepares learners for real-world success.
Strategic Vision – Combining commitment to excellence with a strong focus on delivery and strategic planning to keep Margate Digital ahead of the game.

What You Bring

To excel in this role, you will need:

A degree-level qualification and a recognised teaching qualification (DET/PGCE/CertEd).
Proven teaching experience at a good or outstanding level with expertise in curriculum planning and development.
A track record in managing and leading professional teams, driving results, and cultivating an environment where both staff and students flourish.

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk

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