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Head of Science & Digital

Dovetail Ref: BBBH190206
FE & HE £55,000 - £60,000 per annum permanent lead Level 15 September 2026
Hertfordshire, England
Josh Taylor

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Education Details

Science Further Education fe college
Also teaches: DigitalComputingIT

Job Description

Head of Science & Digital

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced FE curriculum leader with a background in Science, Digital, Computing or a related subject area?

We're recruiting for a Head of Science & Digital to lead and develop curriculum provision, drive teaching and learning standards and deliver strong outcomes for students.

The Role

You will:

  • Lead curriculum design, development and innovation across Science & Digital
  • Lead and develop a team of teaching staff
  • Drive high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
  • Monitor student progress, achievement and performance data
  • Lead quality improvement and support Ofsted readiness
  • Develop staff through coaching, CPD and performance management
  • Optimise staffing, timetabling and curriculum resources
  • Manage budgets and ensure effective use of resources
  • Build strong relationships with employers and external partners
  • Support strategic curriculum development aligned to industry needs

About You

We're looking for someone with:

  • Strong Further Education experience
  • Experience in Science, Digital, Computing, IT or related curriculum areas
  • Proven curriculum management/development experience
  • Experience leading and developing teaching teams
  • Strong knowledge of teaching, learning and quality improvement
  • Experience working with performance data and improvement planning
  • Good understanding of the FE inspection/quality framework
  • Experience of budget and resource management
  • Degree or equivalent management experience

This role could suit an experienced Head of Curriculum, Curriculum Manager, Head of Department or Faculty Manager, as well as a Senior/Lead Lecturer, Programme Leader or Curriculum Lead ready to step up.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Strong Further Education experience
  • Experience in Science, Digital, Computing, IT or related curriculum areas
  • Proven curriculum management/development experience
  • Experience leading and developing teaching teams
  • Strong knowledge of teaching, learning and quality improvement
  • Experience working with performance data and improvement planning
  • Good understanding of the FE inspection/quality framework
  • Experience of budget and resource management
  • Degree or equivalent management experience

Skills & Qualifications

Curriculum design and developmentTeam leadershipQuality improvementPerformance managementBudget managementOfsted readinessStaff development and coachingTimetabling and resource managementEmployer engagementStrategic curriculum planning

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