Overview
Chichester College is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced senior education leader to take up the role of Head of Learning - GCSE Maths & English and A Levels. This is a critical appointment for the College, with strategic oversight of learning, teaching and outcomes for over 3,000 GCSE Maths and English students and more than 650 A Level students.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational leadership for GCSE Maths and English and the A Level provision, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
* Lead a large and high‑profile curriculum area with responsibility for student outcomes, retention, achievement, progress and value added, including GCSE progress measures and A Level ALPs.
* Line manage two Teaching and Learning Managers, one with responsibility for GCSE Maths and English and one for A Levels, ensuring strong middle leadership, consistency of practice and continuous improvement.
* Lead the strategic development and growth of the A Level curriculum, aligning provision to curriculum intent, accountability agreements, Ofsted expectations and local priorities.
* Work collaboratively across the College Group to drive quality improvement, innovation and consistency in teaching, learning and assessment.
* Champion a coaching culture that supports staff development, reflection, innovation and professional growth.
* Represent the College positively with schools, parents, employers and external stakeholders, strengthening the reputation of both the A Level offer and GCSE provision.
* Deliver agreed KPIs and contribute significantly to College-wide strategy, planning, self‑assessment and quality assurance processes.
This role sits at the centre of our quality, performance and curriculum strategy and will suit a candidate currently operating at Assistant Principal or equivalent senior leadership level, with a strong track record of raising standards, leading managers and delivering impact at scale.
Qualifications and Experience
* Substantial experience of leading GCSE Maths and English and/or A Level provision, ideally within a General FE or sixth form context.
* A proven record of raising standards in teaching, learning and assessment, securing strong student outcomes and value added.
* Experience of line managing other curriculum leaders or managers, with the ability to coach, challenge and inspire at scale.
* Strong knowledge of curriculum planning, funding, assessment frameworks, value-added measures (including ALPs) and regulatory requirements.
* Credibility and presence to operate confidently at senior leadership level, contributing to strategic decision‑making across the College.
* A deep commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, student engagement, safeguarding and high expectations for all learners.
* An innovative, forward‑thinking approach with the confidence to lead change and improvement in a complex curriculum environment.
* Teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE or equivalent), a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and strong digital, analytical and leadership skills.
* Coaching or mentoring expertise is essential, with management or senior leadership qualifications desirable.
Why Join Chichester College?
* A rare opportunity to shape the educational experience of thousands of students at GCSE and A Level.
* A senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence and visibility.
* A strong culture of professional trust, innovation and collaboration.
Benefits
* Teachers Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
* 40 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
* Commitment to professional development and leadership growth.
* Discount schemes including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
* Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependent on continuous service).
* Continuous professional development opportunities including back to industry days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.
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