Job Description

Salary 48,138 Per Annum

37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30sm to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (1 hour for lunch)

Bishop Burton College is looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Head of Area - Land Based to lead and shape a growing curriculum area. Based at our beautiful countryside campus within easy reach of Hull and York, this is a rewarding opportunity to drive innovation in land-based education.



In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the development and delivery of our Land Based programmes across Further Education and Higher Education. You'll manage a dedicated team of teaching staff, champion high-quality teaching and learning, and forge strong industry partnerships to support student success and curriculum relevance.



We're seeking a qualified teacher with proven leadership experience in an educational setting, a passion for vocational and technical learning, and a strong track record in curriculum development and quality assurance.



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Bishop Burton College

promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.

Benefits

In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:


Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions 50 days leave including 35 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract Cycle to work scheme Free car parking A range of on-site catering facilities Optional health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym Dedicated health and wellbeing programme Career development opportunities Free will writing service Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme Enhanced maternity/adoption pay Free eye tests

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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at

human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk

or telephone 01964 553167.

Closing date: Sunday 17th August

Interview dates:

27 August 2025, 4 September 2025 and 11 September 2025

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.