Head of Department - Health & Social Care

London
Head of Department – Health & Social Care

Location: North London
Contract: Full–Time Interim
Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Health & Social Care curriculum leader looking for an interim management opportunity within an FE college?

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Department – Health & Social Care to provide leadership and management across the curriculum area.

The Role

As Head of Department, you will take responsibility for the day–to–day leadership and performance of the Health & Social Care department, ensuring high–quality teaching, learning and learner outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and managing Health & Social Care teaching staff
  • Overseeing curriculum delivery, planning and quality
  • Monitoring learner attendance, progress, achievement and retention
  • Supporting and managing staff performance and development
  • Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
  • Monitoring curriculum KPIs and contributing to improvement planning
  • Working closely with senior leaders and other curriculum areas
  • Managing day–to–day operational issues within the department
  • Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high expectations for learners and staff

About You

We're looking for an experienced FE Health & Social Care professional with previous curriculum or departmental leadership experience.

You could be currently working as a:

  • Head of Department
  • Curriculum Manager
  • Curriculum Area Manager
  • Programme Manager
  • Head of Faculty

You should have strong knowledge of Health & Social Care within Further Education, alongside the leadership skills and confidence to take ownership of a curriculum area and manage a team.

If you're an experienced Health & Social Care curriculum leader available for an interim opportunity in North London, we'd be keen to hear from you.

DISCLAIMER

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.

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Posted 2026-10-03

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