Deputy Head – Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head - Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering to join our team. Location: Lackham, Wiltshire, SN15 2NY 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: 5th January 2025 Interview Date: 16th January 2025. Deputy Head - Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering - The Role: Are you a passionate leader with a vision to shape the future of Agricultural education? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities to inspire students and support staff? If so, Wiltshire College & University Centre invites you to join us as a Deputy Head of our Land-Based Faculty at our stunning Lackham Campus. At Lackham, we're more than a college; we're a hub of excellence in Land-Based education. Set on a 500-acre campus in the heart of Wiltshire's beautiful countryside, we offer cutting-edge facilities, including a large commercial dairy farm, agricultural engineering workshops, an Animal Resource Centre, an advanced Agri-Tech Centre, and exceptional horticultural spaces. This is your chance to lead within a vibrant, forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering high-quality education. Deputy Head - Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering - Key Responsibilities: As Deputy Head, you will be instrumental in delivering an innovative and impactful curriculum, with a particular focus on all Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, and Welding provision across our study programmes, apprenticeships and adult learning. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading a talented delivery team to ensure excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment - Collaborating with the Head of Faculty, Land based studies to implement a forward-thinking curriculum strategy - Driving quality assurance through performance reviews, student and staff feedback, and best-practice sharing - Supporting and developing staff through appraisals, professional development, and probation reviews - Monitoring student performance and progression, promoting a culture of achievement - Overseeing exam scheduling, cover arrangements, and timetabling to optimise resource efficiency Deputy Head - Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering - You: - A degree in Land-Based Studies- Agriculture, Land Based Engineering or a related field - A Level 5 teaching qualification (or equivalent) - Proven educational leadership experience, with a track record of driving quality - A strong commitment to inclusive education and student success - Outstanding communication, organisational, and decision-making skills - A genuine passion for animals, nature, and countryside education - An inspirational leadership style that motivates students and staff alike - A problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation and impact To submit your application for this exciting Deputy Head - Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.

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