Job profile for Assistant Head of Faculty – Business & IT
Assistant Head of Faculty – Business & IT
Job details
Salary £39,777 – £42,163 per annum depending on experience & qualifications
Contractual hours 37
Region East
Date posted 01/10/2026
Job reference REQ000732
Job description
Salary – £39,777 – £42,163 per annum depending on experience & qualifications
Hours – 37 hours per week
Contract – Permanent
Location – Stamford
Closing Date – 15th October 2026
Are you an inspiring educator and leader who is passionate about shaping the future of Business & IT education while driving outstanding student outcomes?
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Assistant Head of Faculty – Business & IT to support the leadership and development of our curriculum provision. Working closely with the Head of Faculty, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring students remain at the heart of everything we do, leading high-performing teams, driving quality improvement, and developing a curriculum that meets the evolving needs of employers, industry and our local communities.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and inspire teaching teams to deliver exceptional learning experiences and achieve outstanding student outcomes.
- Support the strategic development of the Business & IT curriculum, ensuring programmes remain innovative, relevant and aligned to industry and qualification reforms.
- Drive improvements in student recruitment, attendance, retention, achievement, progression and destination outcomes.
- Develop strong partnerships with employers, awarding organisations and key stakeholders to enhance opportunities for learners.
- Support quality assurance activities, including self-assessment, quality improvement planning, internal verification and Ofsted readiness.
- Line manage and develop staff, providing coaching, performance management and professional development opportunities.
- Lead curriculum planning, staff deployment and resource management to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.
- Deputise for the Head of Faculty when required, providing visible and effective leadership across the faculty.
What we’re looking for
- A qualified and highly effective teacher with significant experience within Business, IT or a related curriculum area.
- Proven experience of curriculum leadership, quality improvement and driving student success.
- Strong understanding of further education, qualification reform and Ofsted expectations.
- Experience of leading teams, supporting staff development and promoting a positive, high-performance culture.
- Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and delivering an exceptional learner experience.
If you’re ready to combine your passion for education with impactful leadership and help shape the next generation of Business & IT professionals, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work for IEG?
- Generous Leave: 35 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
- Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
- Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
- Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.
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