Title Deputy Head of Department – Professional Skills and Business Management Hours 37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year Salary Up to £44,856 per annum Organisation Chelmsford College Closing Date 26/04/2026 Job Description Download Job Description Document Person Specification Download Person Specification Document Description
Are you an ambitious education leader ready to shape the future of a high-performing department?
At Chelmsford College, we don’t just deliver education; we transform lives every day. With over 3,000 learners and a strong Ofsted ‘Good’ rating, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation. We are now seeking an exceptional Deputy Head of Department to help drive standards, inspire teams, and deliver outstanding outcomes for our learners.
The Role
As Deputy Head of Department, you will be instrumental in shaping teaching excellence, driving learner success, and leading a high-performing team toward outstanding outcomes.
Our ideal candidate will have evidence of high performance in previous roles/jobs and relevant work experience in the sector to underpin subject leadership with credibility and authority.
Why Join Us?
A career at Chelmsford College offers much more than just a job, we value innovation, inclusivity, and professional development. Our collaborative culture and passion for education creates an opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying exceptional benefits.
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The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
Starting salary will depend on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you have any further questions, please e-mail; employment@chelmsford.ac.uk
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 26th April 2026.
Apply
If you would like to apply for employment within the Chelmsford College Group, please complete the online application form.
Online Application for Employment
PLEASE NOTE You may wish to download the example forms, and explanatory notes, using the link below in order to prepare the information you will be asked to submit. The online application process has to be completed in one go and without undue delay. In particular, you are advised to prepare your Supporting Statement of up to 4000 characters in another application before you start.
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If you require help making your application please contact the Human Resource Department on 01245 293018 or email employment@chelmsford.ac.uk.
Contact
Please use the below contact details if you would like to contact us directly about employment opportunities.
Human Resource Department
Chelmsford College
Moulsham Street Campus
Chelmsford
CM2 0JQ
Tel: 01245 293018
Tel: 01245 490486 (24 hour answer phone)
Fax: 01245 266908
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