Deputy Head Construction and the Built Environment

Deputy Head – Construction & the Built Environment

Wiltshire College & University Centre – Salisbury Campus

Ready to inspire the next generation of construction professionals and shape the future of the built environment?

This is your opportunity to take the next step in your leadership career and make a real impact on an industry that builds our future.

At Wiltshire College & University Centre, we are passionate about developing talent, transforming lives, and preparing learners for successful careers. As our new Deputy Head – Construction & the Built Environment, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding vocational education, inspiring learners, and equipping them with the skills and confidence to thrive in the construction industry.

Working closely with the Head of Faculty, you will help drive curriculum excellence, develop talented teaching teams, and strengthen partnerships with employers to ensure our provision reflects the evolving needs of the sector.

Whether you are an experienced curriculum leader or an ambitious educator ready for your first Deputy Head role, this is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of construction education while developing your own leadership potential.

With up to 50% remission from teaching, you will have dedicated time to lead, innovate, support colleagues, and drive meaningful improvements.

What We Offer

💷 Salary: £44,424 rising to £46,418 per year
🕰️ Contract: Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

✔️ Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension.
• Generous Annual Leave – 37 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a 2-week paid Christmas closure.
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support.
• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses.
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings across retail, technology, travel, and leisure.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – support your wellbeing while saving money.
• Professional Development – access to training, qualifications, and career progression.
• Additional Perks – including discounted meals, hair and beauty services, and reduced attraction entry.

A leadership role with benefits designed to support both your career and your life beyond work.

What You’ll Do

As Deputy Head – Construction & the Built Environment, you will:

• Help shape and deliver an ambitious curriculum that prepares learners for exciting careers across the construction industry.
• Work alongside the Head of Faculty to drive curriculum strategy, innovation, and outstanding learner outcomes.
• Champion excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment, inspiring learners to achieve their full potential.
• Lead, motivate, and develop colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and professional support.
• Monitor learner achievement, attendance, retention, and progression, driving improvements where they matter most.
• Build strong relationships with employers and industry partners to create meaningful opportunities for learners.
• Champion practical, industry-relevant learning that reflects modern construction methods, emerging technologies, and sustainability.
• Promote high standards of health and safety across workshops and practical learning environments.
• Contribute to quality assurance, self-assessment, and continuous improvement across the curriculum.
• Deputise for the Head of Faculty when required, providing confident and effective leadership.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking educator who is passionate about construction, committed to quality, and ready to make a difference.

You will bring:

• A recognised teaching qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Significant teaching experience in Construction, the Built Environment, or a related vocational area.
• Experience of curriculum leadership, subject leadership, or departmental coordination.
• A strong understanding of vocational qualifications, practical training, and construction industry expectations.
• Experience of using performance data and quality assurance to improve learner outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• The ability to inspire colleagues, build employer partnerships, and embrace new ideas.
• A commitment to inclusive education, high standards, and continuous improvement.

Above all, you will be a passionate leader who believes in the power of education to open doors, develop talent, and create opportunities for every learner.

✨ Why Choose This Opportunity?

This is your chance to build more than a career — it is your chance to shape futures.

As Deputy Head, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a lasting impact on the next generation of construction professionals.
• Lead with purpose and help shape an ambitious, industry-focused curriculum.
• Inspire excellence by supporting talented teaching teams to deliver their very best.
• Connect education with industry through meaningful employer partnerships and progression opportunities.
• Drive innovation in response to changing technologies, modern construction practices, and sustainability.
• Grow as a leader within a supportive college environment that values collaboration, ambition, and professional development.

Bring your expertise, ideas, and enthusiasm to a role where your leadership can make a genuine difference to learners, colleagues, employers, and the wider construction sector.

Ready to Make a Difference?

you are an ambitious educator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we want to hear from you.

Join us in inspiring future talent, raising aspirations, and delivering exceptional Construction and Built Environment education that opens doors to rewarding careers.

⚡ Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and help us transform lives through education.

Closing Date: Thursday 19th November 2026

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 top of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

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.

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