Head of Department for our Health Sciences, Meditech and Technology programmes

About us:

Bradford college is a community college in the heart of West Yorkshire. We have been delivering further education and higher education to its diverse cohort of learners for over 180 years and we are one of the biggest college’s in the UK. We're also one of the largest providers of Higher Education outside of the university sector. In total, the student body is more than 20,000 strong.

The college has a strong commitment to deliver an outstanding student experience through a broad and inspiring curriculum. We are entrepreneurial, well resourced, decisive, and committed to working together to transform lives through a period of culture change resulting in meeting our strategic objectives of becoming an employer of choice.

Our vision

Our aim is to be a highly effective college which is recognised locally and regionally for:

  • Outstanding outcomes for all students at all levels;
  • Delivering a relevant and flexible curriculum which is responsive to the needs and aspirations of students, employers and other stakeholders;
  • Being a responsible and supportive employer, encouraging staff to be creative, aspirational and professional in all they do; and
  • Effective and sustainable management of resources.

Purpose of the role:

Are you looking for your next challenge? Bradford College is looking to appoint a committed and ambitious Head of Department for our Health Sciences, Meditech and Technology programmes. 

Responsibilities:

  • You will lead the department that will design, deliver and set ambitious programmes for students studying Health, Science, Medical, Digital and Technology based curriculum and courses. We expect you to be committed to achieving exceptionally high standards whilst delivering an engaging and supportive environment.
  • You will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment providing continuous opportunities to demonstrate your ability to deliver results that make a difference for our students.
  • You will be responsible for all aspects of the department so you must be able to demonstrate the skills to deliver outstanding. 
  • Be part of the Colleges’ Management Team and we will be looking for you to demonstrate your management experience and your knowledge of the Further Education and Higher Education programmes in the science, health, technology and digital based curriculum. Additionally, you will have what it takes to deliver great organisational skills and be able to support and develop a team effectively to achieve great results.

The role provides an opportunity to play a major part in ensuring that the College leads the way in transforming lives and the futures of our students and our staff.  This role is key to supporting local and regional workforce development plans in what has been a challenging year and will need innovative and inspiring teaching to help our students fulfil their chosen destination.

This role will be a challenge; but one that will allow you to demonstrate your versatility, flexibility and resilience.

What Next?

Advert Closes 15th March Noon

Interviews will take place: 

Round 1 - 22nd March 2021
Exec final interviews - 23rd March 2021

What We offer:

  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Lucrative pension scheme
  • Money saving options with local organisations
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Parking
  • Development Opportunities

Bradford College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A check with the disclosure and barring service will be undertaken for this post.

Please apply via the link