Deputy Head of Faculty- Pathways (Salisbury)

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head – Pathways to join our team.

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary: £40,876 rising to £42,711 per annum (Deputy Head Grade 1 & 2)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year

Closing Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve.  Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. 

Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites.  We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years.  Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Deputy Head – Pathways – The Role:

Are you passionate and forward-thinking with a desire to take the next step? Do you want to play a leading role in transforming educational experiences for learners on Pathways programmes?

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Deputy Head – Pathways to join our dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to lead with purpose, foster innovation, and make a real impact in a faculty that supports some of the most rewarding and meaningful aspects of further education.

Pathways is a vital area of our provision, supporting learners with additional needs or those navigating alternative routes to success. As Deputy Head, you will work closely with the Head of Faculty to lead a team of passionate educators and ensure the delivery of inclusive, engaging and high-quality teaching.

This role is ideal for someone who is ready to move into a leadership position or who already has some leadership experience and is looking to further develop in a forward-thinking environment.

Deputy Head – Pathways - Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Faculty in leading and managing the Pathways team to deliver excellent outcomes for learners.
   
• Drive innovation in curriculum design and inclusive teaching strategies.
   
• Provide coaching, mentoring and support to academic staff to help them thrive professionally.
   
• Monitor student progress and support continuous quality improvement.
   
• Play an active role in faculty planning and cross-college development initiatives.

Deputy Head – Pathways – You:

The ideal candidate will be:

• A dedicated and experienced teacher with a strong background in Pathways, SEND, or inclusive education.
   
• A collaborative leader who thrives in a team environment and values shared success.
   
• Someone with a clear vision for the future of Pathways education and the confidence to lead change.
   
• A strong communicator who is committed to professional growth—for themselves and their colleagues.
   
• Experience in curriculum development, learner support, and quality assurance will be an advantage.

Essential Qualifications

• To hold a minimum level 3 qualification in an appropriate subject and/or significant experience in a relevant area.
   
• To be a qualified teacher with substantial teaching experience in an appropriate subject area.

This is your chance to take on a meaningful leadership role where your passion for education and your commitment to learners will be truly valued.

Deputy Head – Pathways -– Benefits:
 

• Competitive salary
• 37 days annual leave for Deputy Head Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking.

Deputy Head – Pathways -– Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
 

To submit your application for this exciting Deputy Head – Pathways opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

Applications for this role close on the 21st May 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

INDAD

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.