About The Role
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Help to Lead technical education where space, ambition and opportunity go further.
As a Deputy Head you will be responsible for improving the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in the department, monitoring key performance indicators and instigating swift and effective intervention. You will also oversee the Junior College – EKC Sheppey Colleges 14‑16 provision.
This is a particularly exciting time to join Sheppey College. In February 2026, our £7 million purpose‑built facilities opened, 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.
As Deputy Head, you will support the development of Engineering and Digital pathways, working closely with the Head of Department to deliver the area’s strategic plan.
You will lead on the implementation of the quality improvement plan, with a clear focus on enhancing the student experience and ensuring the curriculum remains relevant to industry and the wider community.
You will also take responsibility for the regular review and analysis of departmental data, including retention, achievement, attendance and student satisfaction. Ensuring accuracy, you will use this insight to identify areas for improvement and take timely, effective action to drive positive outcomes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
- Access to 100’s of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (including 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 an 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 Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day
About You
We are looking for an ambitious, forward‑thinking deputy leader to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Technical Industries department.
In this influential role, you will drive high‑quality curriculum delivery across our 14–16 Junior College provision. You will create an environment where learners are fully supported to succeed, thrive and progress within a dynamic and engaging teaching and learning culture.
You will have a background in education, a teaching qualification and, ideally experience of line‑managing a team or leading a team, as you will be responsible for completing staff appraisals, teaching and learning observations and staff one‑to‑one meetings and will line‑manage a team of lecturers and support staff.
You will have experience of a further education environment and supporting lecturing staff to deliver high‑quality teaching to young people and will be the first point of contact for the programme leaders when the Head of Department is off site. xwzovoh
If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on .
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