Deputy Head Pathways

Deputy Head Pathways

Wiltshire College & University Centre Salisbury Campus

Are you ready to take the next step in your education career Whether youre an experienced curriculum leader or looking to move into your first Deputy Head role this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of learners within our Pathways provision at Wiltshire College & University Centre.

As our new Deputy Head Pathways you will play a key leadership role in supporting learners with a wide range of additional needs aspirations and progression goals. You will help shape an inclusive ambitious and learner-centred curriculum that enables students to develop independence confidence employability skills and successful progression into further education employment supported living or community participation.

In this key role you will support the Head of Faculty in leading and developing our Pathways provision ensuring high standards of teaching learning and assessment across programmes. You will champion inclusive practice support curriculum innovation and work closely with curriculum teams support services parents carers employers and external agencies to provide outstanding learner experiences and outcomes.

To support your leadership responsibilities this role includes up to 50% remission from teaching duties providing dedicated time to focus on curriculum development staff support quality improvement learner progression and strategic priorities across the department.

This is your opportunity to inspire staff enhance learner outcomes and help shape provision that transforms lives through education independence and opportunity.

What We Offer

Salary: 42511 rising to 44419 per year

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 Youll Do

Support the strategic leadership and operational management of Pathways provision across the College.
Drive high-quality teaching learning and assessment that improves learner achievement personal development and progression outcomes.
Lead curriculum planning innovation and quality improvement initiatives that meet the needs of learners with additional learning needs and disabilities.
Support and develop teaching and support staff through coaching mentoring and performance management.
Monitor learner progress and implement effective interventions to improve attendance retention achievement and progression.
Champion inclusive practice learner-centred approaches and high aspirations for all students.
Develop strong partnerships with parents carers employers community organisations and external agencies to enhance learner opportunities and experiences.
Contribute to self-assessment inspection readiness and continuous improvement planning across the faculty.
Support the development of employability independence and life skills pathways that prepare learners for successful futures.

What Youll Bring

A recognised teaching qualification (Level 4 or above).
Significant teaching experience within Pathways SEND Foundation Learning Supported Learning or a related curriculum area.
Experience of curriculum leadership programme management or departmental coordination within Further Education or a similar setting.
A strong understanding of inclusive education EHCP processes and supporting learners with diverse needs.
Knowledge of current Further Education priorities SEND reforms and curriculum requirements.
Experience of quality assurance processes and curriculum improvement strategies.
A passion for improving outcomes independence and life chances for learners.
Excellent communication organisational and people management skills.
The ability to motivate inspire and support both staff and students in a dynamic educational environment.

Why Choose This Path

An opportunity to shape and influence a life-changing curriculum that supports learners to achieve their full potential.
A collaborative and supportive leadership team committed to inclusion excellence and continuous improvement.
The chance to make a meaningful difference to learner achievement confidence independence and progression.
A culture that values innovation wellbeing diversity and professional growth.
Opportunities for further leadership development within a forward-thinking college group.

Make a move that truly pays off

If youre ready to help lead outstanding Pathways provision at Wiltshire College & University Centre and support learners to build confidence independence and successful futures wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 30/06/26

Interview Date: 09/07/26

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 locatedat the bottom of this pageas 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 childrens 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.

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 UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.