Assistant Head - Curriculum, Standards and Outcomes

Role: Deputy Head – Curriculum, Standards and Outcomes

Location: The Bedford Sixth Form

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £53,400 and £59,971 (pro rata) per annum DOE and Qualifications, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays (pro rata),Teacher’s pension / Local Government Pension Scheme, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 per week/ 44 Weeks

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

This is a UK based contract , and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK . Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Deputy Head to join The Bedford Sixth Form part of The Bedford College Group .

As a Deputy Head, you play an important role in the success of college as well as our students through:

• Strategic Leadership & Governance - Lead and support strategic direction, deputising for the Head and ensuring alignment with organisational goals, policies, and values.
• Academic Leadership & Curriculum Management - Oversee and develop curriculum, assessment, and academic standards to drive high-quality outcomes.
• Teaching Quality, Data & Student Success - Improve teaching quality and student achievement through performance management, data analysis, and strong support systems.
• People Leadership & Team Management - Lead, manage, and develop staff to ensure high performance, accountability, and a positive working culture.
• Operations, Resources & College Contribution - Manage resources, timetabling, and enrolment while contributing to wider college operations and activities.

About you

• Qualifications & Professional Development - Degree and teaching qualification with evidence of ongoing CPD; postgraduate or leadership qualifications (e.g. NPQSL) desirable.
• Post-16 & A Level Expertise - Strong knowledge of Post-16 education with proven experience improving A Level provision, leading teaching and learning, and delivering outstanding classroom outcomes.
• Data, Quality & Performance Management - Skilled in using data (e.g. ALPS, PowerBI) to drive student outcomes, manage quality assurance, implement improvement strategies, and address underperformance.
• Leadership, Management & Core Skills - Excellent communication, people leadership, organisation, decision-making and project management skills, with the ability to influence and lead high-performing teams.
• Personal Attributes & Compliance - High standards, resilience, integrity, and adaptability, with commitment to safeguarding, equality, professional development, and flexible working across campuses.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.