Head of Department - Technical Industries

East Kent Colleges Group • Full-time • Isle of Sheppey, England, United Kingdom • £48,113 / year • 1d ago

About The Role

Lead technical education where space, ambition and opportunity go further. Join EKC Sheppey College as Head of Technical Industries

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking an ambitious Head of Technical Industries to join EKC Sheppey College, leading and shaping a high-impact curriculum offer at a college on the rise.

As Head of Curriculum, you will lead a diverse and future-focused programme area spanning Engineering, Maths, Digital and Creative Media, and Construction for 16 to 18 learners, alongside Engineering and Digital pathways within our growing 14 to 16 Junior College provision. You will champion high standards, foster a positive and inclusive culture, and inspire teams to deliver teaching, learning and outcomes that aspire to be outstanding.

In your role as Head of Department, you will hold responsibility for the quality of provision across your curriculum area, actively driving excellence in teaching and learning, supporting staff development, and managing a delegated budget with confidence and purpose.

This is a particularly exciting time to join Sheppey College. In February 2026, our £7 million purpose-built facilities open, providing state-of-the-art spaces for Engineering, logistics, and digital design, production and development. Student numbers are growing, and our technical offer is expanding rapidly, with T Levels in Engineering and Digital and logistics apprenticeships launching over the next 12 to 24 months

Based on the Isle of Sheppey, this role offers a rare combination of strategic influence, modern facilities and room to innovate, with the added benefit of working in a location that offers shorter commutes, open space, coastal surroundings and a strong sense of community. It is an environment where leaders can focus on impact, not congestion.

As Head of Curriculum for Technical Industries, you will have the opportunity to build something new, shape provision from the ground up, and leave a visible legacy for learners, staff and the wider community.

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:

Generous Annual Leave - 38 days FTE per annum
Competitive Pension Scheme - 28% employer contribution
Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days and bespoke programmes e.g. Senior Leadership Development Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
Wellbeingand Health Support - Generous sick pay, health checks, free flu jabs, free eye tests, glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work support
Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews

About You

We are seeking an experienced, innovative and proactive leader to join our management team and help shape the future of the Technical Industries department.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality curriculum provision across all pathways, including our 14 to 16 Junior College provision, ensuring the right support is in place for learners to thrive and achieve in a dynamic teaching and learning environment.

You will bring a strong track record of raising standards, a genuine passion for technical education, and a can-do approach that motivates and inspires your team. Current industry knowledge and a strong understanding of industry practice are essential.

The role includes teaching hours, primarily delivering Engineering (manufacturing and production) or Maths up to GCSE level, so experience of planning and delivering these subjects is required. A clear focus on excellence, delivery and strategic leadership is also essential.

To be successful, you will:

Hold a degree-level qualification and a recognised teaching qualification (DET, PGCE or CertEd)
Demonstrate good or outstanding teaching practice
Have experience of curriculum planning and development
Show a proven ability to lead and manage professional teams to deliver results

Applying is straightforward. No CV is required. Simply complete our short application form. You can save your progress and we will contact all candidates after the closing date.

For an informal discussion or any queries, please email jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk

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