Job Details
Reference: SCCG2885 | Closing Date: 18/05/2025 | Interview Date: 23/05/2025
Salary: £52,989 – £55,896 Incremental progression throughout the band is available.
Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE | Location: Eccles College, Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional and dynamic individual to lead our high-performing Sport and Uniformed Public Services Department at Eccles Sixth Form College. The department delivers a broad range of programmes from Level 1 to Level 3 across both subject areas. We are looking for a candidate who can shape and develop a forward-thinking curriculum, with a strong focus on supporting student aspirations and fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment.
The successful applicant will bring vision, drive, and strategic leadership to continue meeting the diverse needs of our learners. A key part of the role will involve strengthening and expanding links with industry partners, helping to create enriched experiences that enable learners to apply their skills in both classroom and practical settings. Outstanding communication skills are essential to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
Our students benefit from excellent facilities, including an FA-approved 4G pitch, a fully equipped fitness suite, science laboratories, a sports hall, an interactive CAVE, and an Anatomage room. The department is staffed by dedicated subject specialists who are committed to delivering high-quality education across multiple pathways in both disciplines.
We are seeking an outstanding teacher and experienced manager with a proven track record of leading quality improvement initiatives at both departmental and cross-college levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of performance monitoring and evaluation, and will be confident in implementing strategies to enhance attendance, achievement, and value-added progress. This role requires someone who is innovative, forward-thinking, and committed to providing exceptional learning experiences. Strong communication, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners are essential.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.
Head of Department - Sport and Uniformed Public Services - Salford City College
Reasons to Join Us:
- We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
- We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including two Staff Wellbeing days per year.
- We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
- Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
- We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
- We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme
- We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
- Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
- Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees
The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds