Job Description

Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Deputy Head - Creative Arts, Media & Performance to join our team.
Location: Cross College/Chippenham, Wiltshire
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: 30th September 2025
Interview Date: 10th October 2025
About Us:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested 65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is 45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.
Deputy Head - Creative Arts, Media & Performance - The Role:
Specialism: Art & Design, Music, or Creative Media Production (TV, Film, Animation or Games)
We are seeking a dedicated and visionary Deputy Head to join our Creative Arts, Media & Performance Faculty at our Chippenham Campus. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking and well-established faculty, supporting the delivery of creative education across Art & Design, Music, and Creative Media Production.
As Deputy Head, you will play a pivotal role in shaping curriculum strategy, driving student outcomes, and fostering industry-ready skills. You will line manage lecturers and technicians on the Chippenham campus, liaising with other faculties and departments to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality learning experiences and joined-up support for students. You will also support the Head of Faculty in delivering quality assurance, staff development, and curriculum innovation, while maintaining a teaching commitment in your specialist area.
About the Faculty
The faculty delivers ambitious, inclusive, and industry-responsive programmes from Level 1 to Level 6, including specialist pathways in Games Development, Music Performance & Production, Games Development and Film & Cinematography. We work closely with employers, universities, and community partners to ensure our learners are equipped for progression into Higher Education and the creative industries.
With over 800 learners and 80 staff, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, high achievement rates, and strong civic engagement through exhibitions, live briefs, and public performances.
Deputy Head - Creative Arts, Media & Performance - Key Responsibilities:

• Line manage faculty staff, undertaking performance reviews and supporting QI.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, quality assurance, and staff development across the faculty.
• Support the Head of Faculty in strategic planning, operational delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
• Champion student progress and distance travelled, embedding spiral curriculum models and maintaining robust tracking.
• Drive personal development and industry-readiness through WEX, enrichment, and employer feedback.
• Teach in one of the following areas: Art & Design, Music, or Creative Media Production.

Deputy Head - Creative Arts, Media & Performance - You:
What we are looking for:

• A passionate educator with a strong track record in one of the above disciplines.
• Experience in curriculum or course leadership, quality improvement, and team development.
• A commitment to inclusive practice and student-centred learning.
• Ability to inspire staff and students through innovation, collaboration, and high expectations.
• Strong understanding of the creative industries and progression pathways.

Essential Qualifications

• A minimum level 3 qualification in an appropriate subject and/or significant experience in a relevant area.
• A qualified teacher (Level 4 or above) with extensive teaching experience in an appropriate subject area.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of high performing faculty with a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Access to specialist equipment, industry-standard software, and creative spaces.
• Opportunities for international enrichment (e.g. Turing Fund placements).
• Generous holiday allowance, staff wellbeing support, and professional development.

Deputy Head - Creative Arts, Media & Performance -- Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 37 days annual leave for Deputy Head Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPA)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Deputy Head - Creative Arts, Media & Performance -- Application Process:
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.
To submit your application for this exciting Deputy Head - Creative Arts, Media & Performance opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.
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.
INDLOW
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
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