Head of Faculty - SLDD and Foundation Learning
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £43,710 to £47,260 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG8 6AQ |
| Company: | Nottingham College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NottmCollege/TP/1223/116 |
Summary
Your future is here
A place to inspire
In a leadership role here at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here you will be at the forefront of curriculum development and innovation, ensuring our learners are equipped with the skills, behaviours and experiences to achieve at college and thrive in life. Here you will have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career, whilst leading in a large and vibrant college that puts its learners at the heart of everything it does.
What you'll do
Nottingham College has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and dynamic leader to join the Curriculum Leadership Team at its Basford College campus, as the Head of Faculty for SLDD & Foundation Learning. This key role involves leading and developing high-quality inclusive provision for students with Special Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (SLDD) and those on Foundation Learning programmes. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the faculty, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning and support that enables students to progress, achieve and thrive. This includes curriculum planning, quality improvement, staff development, and effective use of resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide academic leadership across SLDD and Foundation Learning programmes.
- Ensure high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
- Lead curriculum development to meet learner needs, funding priorities and industry standards.
- Line manage teaching and support staff, promoting continuous improvement and professional development.
- Oversee safeguarding, support, and inclusive practices across the faculty. Monitor and enhance student outcomes, progression, and satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with funding, inspection and quality frameworks including Ofsted and awarding bodies.
Who we're looking for
A key focus of this role will be in driving the quality of the provision and the curriculum offer to meet the needs of our students, employers, and stake holders. Developing students’ opportunities for progression and developing readiness for employment will also be a critical factor of this role. The successful candidate will be required to liaise across other faculty areas; support services; admissions; English and maths and pastoral services to support the learner experience.
If you can demonstrate your ability to drive improvements in teaching and learning, resulting in good and better outcomes for students; lead curriculum innovations; and you have strong people management and line management skills, then we look forward to receiving your application.
- Proven leadership experience within an FE or similar education setting.
- Strong understanding of SLDD and Foundation Learning curriculum and inclusive education practices.
- Excellent knowledge of quality assurance processes and performance management.
- Experience in managing teams and driving improvement.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.
The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.
Interviews will be held at the Basford College campus week commencing 7th July 2025.
Why Join us
- Competitive salary – £43,710 to £47,260per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
- 39 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
- Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
- Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
- Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
A place to belong
At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.
Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.
Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.
Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Apply
If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies to apply.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability