Deputy Head of College - Full-time

Liberty Training,

• Ref:KCC886-7907-172L
• Posted:27/02/2026
• Pay:£55-65k (Experience Dependant)
• Start Date:To be confirmed
• App Close Date:27/04/2026 at 14:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Join our Senior Leadership Team

Due to internal promotion, we are seeking an exceptional and ambitious Deputy Head of College to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader ready to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and growing specalist college environment. 

As Deputy Head of College, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head in delivering outstanding educational outcomes, safeguarding excellence, and operational leadership across the college. You will be expected to lead and run the college independently for one day per week, taking full responsibility for daily operations, decision-making, and staff leadership during this time.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Providing strategic leadership across teaching, learning and curriculum development
• Leading on quality assurance, performance management and staff development
• Supporting safeguarding, behaviour, and student wellbeing frameworks
• Contributing to Ofsted readiness and regulatory compliance
• Deputising fully for the Head as required 
• Driving a culture of high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement

The ideal candidate will: 

• Have substantial leadership experience within an educational setting
• Demonstrate the ability to lead confidently and decisively
• Be passionate about improving outcomes for learners
• Have strong safeguarding knowledge and operational competence 
• Be confident managing staff teams and holding others to account

Please see Full Job Description document below. 

Information about the school

Liberty Training has been supporting young people aged 16-25 for over a decade, but so many of our learners need better education and support pre-16. Our specialist post-16 college, Liberty College, has gone from strength to strength over the years.

At Liberty College, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to better themselves. We help young people aged 16-25 develop employability and life skills in a fun and friendly way, using a combination of activities, hands-on learning and unique teaching methods. We embrace opportunities to learn outside the classroom, from paintballing to trips to Disneyland Paris.

Liberty College recently achieved a Good Ofsted grading - http://www.libertygroupltd.co.uk/what-ofsted-say

“Leaders and staff have created a culture which is extremely supportive. Staff ensure that the college is welcoming and there is a calm environment for learners to learn in.” Ofsted 2022

“Leaders and staff ensure that learners develop their confidence, independence and mental resilience.” Ofsted 2022

“Leaders ensure that learners experience a wide curriculum which helps learners prepare for adulthood in modern Britain.” Ofsted 2022

We have a relaxed atmosphere in our college, and our team aren't like traditional teachers - we are more like motivational speakers or support coaches. We don't just teach skills but are there to help and guide young people in all areas of their life. Our experienced team are down-to-earth and approachable. We understand that each of our learners is unique, and we respect and embrace their individual differences.

We have small group sizes with up to 8 in a group, depending on the needs of the individual learners.

Learner Testimonials

"We have more freedom and we are not treated as children; we're treated as adults. We are treated with respect."

"Liberty is like a little family, we all have differences, and we all accept others, it's a safe place, it feels like a home away from home. There's no ‘one size fits all; approach here - they cater to everyone's needs".

"Liberty is different to other schools and colleges because it gives you a good, bright vibe and you can also chill and relax"

"It was a helpful and positive experience. It was what education should be like."

Staff Testimonials

"I have never worked somewhere as rewarding and supportive as Liberty before. It makes me wonder why I waited so long to make the leap into Post 16 special education. The learners and staff made me feel so welcome when I started. I feel valued and have autonomy. I also have a work-life balance which is a rarity in education";.

“I have only been working at Liberty a short time, but working here has been a positive and wonderful experience; the environment and staff have been very supportive and encouraging to allow me to reach my potential, providing me with training, personal support and opportunities for growth and development. I truly enjoy working for Liberty and always inspired by their ethos, approach and vision for the future.”

Find out more about Liberty College - www.libertygroupltd.co.uk

Safer Recruitment

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, will also be subject to an online search.

Liberty and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The DBS (formally CRB) helps employers makes safer recruitment decisions. A number of roles, especially those involving children or vulnerable adults, require a criminal record check. All job offers are subject to successful Enhanced DBS and barred list checks.

Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we will ask for references prior to interview (subject to consent being given). Our safer recruitment policy can be found on our website and attached to the vacancy.

We reserve the right to close the advert early so advise early application.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Natasha Hollman
• Address:Liberty College, Unit L2, Enterprise Road, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JA
• Telephone: 01843446906
• Email: NatashaH@libertygroupltd.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• What we offer
• Safer Recruitment Policy