Job Description

West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds 1 FTE, 52 weeks per year Salary: 46,194 per annum - 54,348 per annum (determined by qualifications and experience)
The Group Head of Faculty is a key leadership role focused on driving teaching quality, raising standards, and ensuring student success across the college. Central to this role is the line management of a team of teachers across a range of subject specialisms, fostering a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement, and professional accountability. The role works closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Group Subject Leads, and pastoral staff to support teacher effectiveness and maintain inspection readiness, while ensuring that student progress, retention, and wellbeing remain at the core of all decisions.

A critical requirement for this role is proven experience in leading and developing curriculum across a range of Construction Crafts provision, ensuring it remains current, industry-relevant, and impactful. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong leadership in managing and building effective teams, including all aspects of performance management. A commitment to staff development is essential, including championing best practice, formative assessment, and access to high-quality CPD.

Applicants must also bring a strong understanding and practical experience of budget and financial management, as the role involves oversight of departmental resources and financial planning. The position includes a teaching commitment of up to 50%, and applicants should hold QTS or QTLS, with experience of teaching and leading staff within technical or vocational education settings.

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme 40 days annual leave + bank holidays Access to discounted benefits platform Family friendly policies and flexible working Access to our employee assistance programme Free parking Canteen Company Events Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes. Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days Funded subject course development for your role Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities Career progression opportunities available
Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND APPLY DIRECTLY VIA OUR PORTAL. WE CANNOT ACCEPT INDEED APPLICATIONS OR CVS AS A FORMAL APPLICATION, THANK YOU.

Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal. If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date:

8:00am on Thursday 28th August

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 46,194.00-54,348.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Store discount
Work Location: In person