Head of Faculty – A Level Year 2


Company:	Nottingham College
Salary:	£45,458 - £49,150
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nottingham, NG1 5LP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Here at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here you will be at the forefront of curriculum development and innovation, ensuring our learners are equipped with the skills, behaviours and experiences to achieve at college and thrive in life. Here you will have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career, whilst leading in a large and vibrant college that puts its learners at the heart of everything it does.

As part of this role there is a teaching commitment of 3 hours per week.

Who we need

We’re looking for an ambitious and inspirational Head of Faculty to lead our A level (Year 2) provision and make a real difference to the experience and outcomes of our students. You’ll bring energy, vision and collaborative leadership to a role where you can shape curriculum, develop people and drive continuous improvement. This role will be overseeing Year 2 alongside the Social Sciences faculty, which is one of our five A level faculty areas.

· Lead for excellence – drive outstanding teaching, learning, assessment and student outcomes.

· Shape the future – develop an agile, aspirational curriculum that responds to student, employer and regional needs.

· Champion A Levels – lead the A Level student experience, achievement, retention and progression.

· Inspire your team – develop, motivate and support staff to achieve their best.

· Make an impact – use data, partnerships and innovation to improve performance and strengthen the student experience.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be an experienced and passionate educational leader, with a background in A levels, who knows what great curriculum delivery looks like and has the drive to make it happen. You’ll combine

strategic vision with strong people skills, a commitment to excellence and a genuine focus on student success.

· Experience of teaching/managing A level Sociology and/or Psychology

· Curriculum leadership experience within an A level environment, with a proven record of improving teaching, learning and student outcomes.

· A Level experience and a strong understanding of the student journey, achievement and progression.

· A recognised Level 5 teaching qualification

· Strong people leadership skills, with experience of developing, motivating and managing teams.

· A data-driven approach, with the ability to turn insight into action and deliver against targets.

· Excellent partnership and communication skills, with a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Mandi Chandler, Assistant Principal – High Pavement by email at mandi.chandler@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: 14th/15th September

Why Join us

Competitive salary –£45,458 - £49,150 per annum (FTE)

39 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave

Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme

Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App

Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme

Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re

committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer

Confident

employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities.As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re

actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our

commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of

compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to

share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can

your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is

committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here.

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We value accessibility and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need help or information in another format, contact People.services@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk or call us on 0115 884 2222.

We review applications as they are received, so please apply early. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, and interview dates may change.

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