Head of Faculty (Lackham)

Head of Faculty (Lackham)

Location: Lackham

Salary: £45,689 - £57,133 per year (Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience)

Are you an inspiring education leader ready to shape the future of diverse and dynamic curriculum areas?

As our new Head of Faculty, you will lead a broad portfolio including Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Care, Countryside Management, Equine, Horticulture, Life Science, Pathways, Public Services, Business, and Sport. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of our mission to deliver exceptional education, strengthen communities, and respond to regional and national skills priorities.

Based at our beautiful Lackham Campus, set within 500 acres of Wiltshire countryside, Wiltshire College & University Centre is a leading provider of Land-Based education. With outstanding facilities including a large Animal Centre, modern Agri-Tech Centre, and working farmland, we offer an immersive, practical learning environment where both students and staff thrive.

In this pivotal role, you will be at the heart of the campus leadership team, partnering with the Executive Director to define and drive the strategic vision of the campus. You will champion curriculum innovation, elevate the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment, and cultivate a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and ambition across your faculty. By forging strong connections with employers, stakeholders, and senior leaders, you will ensure that our programs are dynamic, future-focused, and tailored to maximise student success, progression, and access to exciting career and higher education opportunities.

This is your opportunity to lead with vision, inspire both staff and students, and make a lasting impact on the educational and community landscape at Lackham.

What We Offer

Salary: £45,689 - £57,133 per year (Head of Faculty Grade 2 - 9) (Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Outstanding Benefits
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days – including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support
• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money while staying active
• Professional Development – training, certifications, and career progression opportunities
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry

A leadership role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow.

What You’ll Do

• Set the strategic vision for a diverse faculty, driving growth, quality, and innovation across all curriculum areas.
• Lead curriculum development aligned to labour market intelligence, progression pathways, and student demand.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment that meets Ofsted and awarding body expectations.
• Champion inclusive practice, widening participation, and strong outcomes for all learners.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with employers, universities, and community organisations.
• Drive financial sustainability through effective planning, resource management, and curriculum efficiency.
• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams—embedding a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• A qualified teacher (Level 5 or above) with extensive teaching experience.
• A proven track record of successful curriculum leadership within Further Education or a similar setting.
• Experience managing diverse programme areas and driving quality improvement.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks, funding methodologies, and performance measures.
• A passion for inclusive education and supporting learners from varied backgrounds and pathways.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on innovation, growth, and responsiveness to skills needs.

Why Choose This Path?

• A unique opportunity to lead a broad and creative faculty with real community impact.
• A supportive and forward-thinking senior leadership team.
• The chance to influence curriculum design across multiple high-profile subject areas.
• The ability to shape learner journeys from entry pathways to higher education and employment.
• A culture that values collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous professional development.

Make a move that truly pays off
If you’re ready to lead with vision, creativity, and impact at Wiltshire College & University Centre, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026

Interview Date: Friday 24th April 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 bottom 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.

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.

Closing date: 12th April 2026

Shortlist date: 13th April 2026

Interview date: 24th April 2026