Deputy Head, Health Science and Social Care

Leeds City College is part of the Luminate Education Group, and one of the UK’s largest FE establishments with around 1440 employees and over 22,560 students. We offer a curriculum as diverse as our students within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. Our goal is to deliver excellent and innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions. 

** COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 there may be delays with both recruitment and onboarding processes. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.  **

** We are paying all of our employees (regardless of length of service) full pay should they develop COVID-19 symptoms/where the illness is confirmed. This will be in line with our current scheme, equivalent to our employees with 4 to 12 months of service. **

Are you searching for a leadership role where you can really make a difference? A unique opportunity has arisen for an exceptional; ambitious and focused leader with a can do attitude to join our Health Science and Social Care department as a Deputy Head at an exciting time of growth. As a strategic and personable leader, you will have a strong student focus with a passion and drive to improve student experience and outcomes to prepare them to progress. 

This role is based at our Quarry Hill Campus and Annexe. The campuses have Facilities include purpose-built facilities, modern classrooms, specialist laboratories and health care suite. With cutting-edge facilities the school pride themselves on industry links, Quarry Hill is unrivalled in the region.

If you feel you have the enthusiasm, drive, skills and ability to fulfill this role, we would like to hear from you. For further information please contact the recruiting manager Louise Rook on louise.rook@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

Please use the person specification (on the job description under "Documents Available") to complete your supporting statement.

At Leeds City College, our values put students first and are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to be an outstanding and market-led further education college that delivers excellence. To achieve this, our vision, mission, and values, guide us as we continue to improve upon and expand our offering.You can read more about them here: https://www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/the-college/about/vision-mission-values/

Employees of Leeds City College enjoy a wide range of benefits. To find out more about what we offer download the 'Staff Benefits' document attached. 

Leeds City College is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the Safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect  all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check, and other mandatory pre-employment checks which may also include checking social media profiles. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory checks.

We positively welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community.

To apply for this role, please follow the link.