Head of Department - Health & Social Care

Head of Department - Health & Social Care Location: North London Contract: Full-Time | Interim Start: ASAP Are you an experienced Health & Social Care curriculum leader looking for an interim management opportunity within an FE college? We are currently recruiting for a Head of Department - Health & Social Care to provide leadership and management across the curriculum area. The Role As Head of Department, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Health & Social Care department, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and learner outcomes. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing Health & Social Care teaching staff Overseeing curriculum delivery, planning and quality Monitoring learner attendance, progress, achievement and retention Supporting and managing staff performance and development Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment Monitoring curriculum KPIs and contributing to improvement planning Working closely with senior leaders and other curriculum areas Managing day-to-day operational issues within the department Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high expectations for learners and staff About You We're looking for an experienced FE Health & Social Care professional with previous curriculum or departmental leadership experience. You could be currently working as a: Head of Department Curriculum Manager Curriculum Area Manager Programme Manager Head of FacultyYou should have strong knowledge of Health & Social Care within Further Education, alongside the leadership skills and confidence to take ownership of a curriculum area and manage a team. If you're an experienced Health & Social Care curriculum leader available for an interim opportunity in North London, we'd be keen to hear from you. DISCLAIMER Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Business