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.
