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Head of Faculty - Business and Digital

Dovetail Ref: BBBH189721
FE & HE £325 - £375 per day contract lead Level 9 September 2026
East London, England
Josh Taylor

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Education Details

Business Further Education fe college
Also teaches: DigitalIT

Job Description

Interim Head of Faculty – Business & Digital

Location: East London
Contract: Full-Time | Interim
Sector: Further Education

Are you an experienced FE curriculum leader with a strong background in Business, Digital, IT or related subjects?

We are currently supporting an FE college based in East London to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Faculty – Business & Digital.

The Role

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Business and Digital faculty, ensuring high-quality curriculum delivery, strong learner outcomes and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the Business & Digital curriculum
• Line managing Curriculum Managers and teaching staff
• Driving learner recruitment, retention, achievement and progression
• Leading quality improvement and performance against KPIs
• Overseeing curriculum planning, development and growth
• Managing staffing, resources and faculty budgets
• Using data and performance information to drive improvement
• Working with employers and stakeholders to develop relevant provision

About You

We are looking for:

• Significant recent experience leading post-16/FE curriculum provision
• Previous experience at Curriculum Manager, Head of Department, Head of Faculty or similar level
• Strong knowledge of FE curriculum planning, quality and funding
• Experience managing staff, budgets and performance
• A proven track record of improving teaching, learning and learner outcomes
• A full teaching qualification, or currently working towards one
• A degree or equivalent qualification

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FE curriculum leader looking to take on an interim senior leadership position within a Business and Digital faculty.

If you are available and interested in an interim leadership opportunity in East London, apply now or get in touch for more information.

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Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor

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Requirements

  • Significant recent experience leading post-16/FE curriculum provision
  • Previous experience at Curriculum Manager, Head of Department, Head of Faculty or similar level
  • Strong knowledge of FE curriculum planning, quality and funding
  • Experience managing staff, budgets and performance
  • Proven track record of improving teaching, learning and learner outcomes
  • Full teaching qualification, or currently working towards one
  • Degree or equivalent qualification

Skills & Qualifications

FE curriculum leadershipBusiness educationDigital/IT educationStaff managementBudget managementQuality improvementData analysisStakeholder engagementCurriculum planningPerformance management

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