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Deputy Head of Department for Clean Energy

Job Category:  Engineering
Contract Partner Company:  UCS Group
Employing Company:  Cannington College

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Deputy Head of Department for Clean Energy
UCS Group
Bridgwater

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The person appointed to the Deputy Head of Department will have an integral role in designing and delivering outstanding provision across the Curriculum through excellent leadership of curriculum teams and coordinating the operational delivery of provision. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Principal and other members of the College Management Team, you will be a key figurehead in managing and supporting the continued success of the department.


At the heart of the role is to support the college in delivering its vision: achieving the overarching strategic aims that have been developed in response to the current context of local, regional and national priorities. In addition, the role will influence our response to the climate emergency, digital transformation, and our continued work to strengthen equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.


You will play a critical role in overseeing the operational day to day running of the department, whilst supporting the Assistant Principal in achieving departmental KPIs, appropriate financial contribution and implementing a robust curriculum plan that allows for growth, meeting the needs of our students and local, regional & national skills priorities.


This is an exciting time for the college and our high-performing departments, and we are seeking a proactive, dynamic and experienced practitioner to join the College Management Team and continue to relentlessly pursue the highest standards and outcomes for our students. We are passionate about teaching, learning and assessment and as such, critical to this post, the post-holder will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner, with the ability to develop and lead teaching & learning initiatives and pedagogical practice.


Critical to the values of UCS College Group, the Deputy Head position requires effective communication and people management skills. The ability to motivate, talent develop and unlock the potential of individuals and teams is critical. Being a strong team-player who is positively solution focused, with the ability to work collaboratively with leaders and managers across different areas is essential.


The Department for Clean Energy is committed to shaping a sustainable future by equipping learners, educators, and communities with the knowledge and skills needed to lead the transition to low-carbon technologies. Through innovative programmes, forward-thinking curriculum design, and strong partnerships with employers such as EDF, NRS, National Grid, and the Environment Agency, the department inspires students to become the clean energy workforce of tomorrow.


Backed by significant investment in state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard equipment, the department offers an exceptional learning environment where students can develop hands-on experience with the latest clean energy technologies. Modern laboratories, cutting-edge renewable energy systems, and advanced training spaces ensure that learning is practical, relevant, and aligned with the evolving needs of the green economy.


Passionate, collaborative, and future-focused, the Department for Clean Energy is dedicated to creating outstanding learning experiences that develops the innovation, critical skills, and real-world impact


Requirements:


Hold a Degree or have relevant industry recognised qualifications that will add significant value to the department
Hold a level 5 Teaching Qualification or be prepared to work towards
Previous line management experience within the FE sector
Track record of leading a successful curriculum/or programme(s) over a significant period of time
Have a strong desire to see students succeed and a clear understanding of the needs of students and how these may be met
A passion to work collaboratively as part of a high performing team 
A strong track record of being a highly effective and well organised manager and leader with an ability to role model excellent practice
Be able to demonstrate significant experience delivering within Further and/or Higher Education curriculum
Be an excellent communicator with highly developed interpersonal skills
Effective skills in problem solving
Have strong digital skills and be confident in utilising them to support student progress 
A sound understanding of business management concepts 
Exemplify excellent leadership capabilities that will allow you to drive forward a high-performing team.

 

APPLY HERE: Deputy Head of Department for Clean Energy

 

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.

Deputy Head of Department for Clean Energy
UCS Group
Bridgwater

APPLY HERE: Deputy Head of Department for Clean Energy 


The person appointed to the Deputy Head of Department will have an integral role in designing and delivering outstanding provision across the Curriculum through excellent leadership of curriculum teams and coordinating the operational delivery of provision. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Principal and other members of the College Management Team, you will be a key figurehead in managing and supporting the continued success of the department.


At the heart of the role is to support the college in delivering its vision: achieving the overarching strategic aims that have been developed in response to the current context of local, regional and national priorities. In addition, the role will influence our response to the climate emergency, digital transformation, and our continued work to strengthen equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.


You will play a critical role in overseeing the operational day to day running of the department, whilst supporting the Assistant Principal in achieving departmental KPIs, appropriate financial contribution and implementing a robust curriculum plan that allows for growth, meeting the needs of our students and local, regional & national skills priorities.


This is an exciting time for the college and our high-performing departments, and we are seeking a proactive, dynamic and experienced practitioner to join the College Management Team and continue to relentlessly pursue the highest standards and outcomes for our students. We are passionate about teaching, learning and assessment and as such, critical to this post, the post-holder will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner, with the ability to develop and lead teaching & learning initiatives and pedagogical practice.


Critical to the values of UCS College Group, the Deputy Head position requires effective communication and people management skills. The ability to motivate, talent develop and unlock the potential of individuals and teams is critical. Being a strong team-player who is positively solution focused, with the ability to work collaboratively with leaders and managers across different areas is essential.


The Department for Clean Energy is committed to shaping a sustainable future by equipping learners, educators, and communities with the knowledge and skills needed to lead the transition to low-carbon technologies. Through innovative programmes, forward-thinking curriculum design, and strong partnerships with employers such as EDF, NRS, National Grid, and the Environment Agency, the department inspires students to become the clean energy workforce of tomorrow.


Backed by significant investment in state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard equipment, the department offers an exceptional learning environment where students can develop hands-on experience with the latest clean energy technologies. Modern laboratories, cutting-edge renewable energy systems, and advanced training spaces ensure that learning is practical, relevant, and aligned with the evolving needs of the green economy.


Passionate, collaborative, and future-focused, the Department for Clean Energy is dedicated to creating outstanding learning experiences that develops the innovation, critical skills, and real-world impact


Requirements:


Hold a Degree or have relevant industry recognised qualifications that will add significant value to the department
Hold a level 5 Teaching Qualification or be prepared to work towards
Previous line management experience within the FE sector
Track record of leading a successful curriculum/or programme(s) over a significant period of time
Have a strong desire to see students succeed and a clear understanding of the needs of students and how these may be met
A passion to work collaboratively as part of a high performing team 
A strong track record of being a highly effective and well organised manager and leader with an ability to role model excellent practice
Be able to demonstrate significant experience delivering within Further and/or Higher Education curriculum
Be an excellent communicator with highly developed interpersonal skills
Effective skills in problem solving
Have strong digital skills and be confident in utilising them to support student progress 
A sound understanding of business management concepts 
Exemplify excellent leadership capabilities that will allow you to drive forward a high-performing team.

 

APPLY HERE: Deputy Head of Department for Clean Energy

 

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.

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