Now Education is partnering with Wirral Met College, seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of English & Maths to lead and drive rapid improvement across English and maths provision during a key period of the academic year.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced FE leader who can quickly establish credibility, lead at pace, and deliver measurable impact across GCSE and Functional Skills provision.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational leadership for English and maths provision across the college.
* Lead curriculum teams to improve student achievement, attendance, retention, and progress outcomes.
* Drive rapid quality improvement initiatives within a short-term interim appointment.
* Use performance data effectively to identify risks and implement targeted interventions.
* Oversee curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling, and resource allocation.
* Lead quality assurance activities including lesson observations, learning walks, standardisation, and self-assessment.
* Support and develop staff performance through coaching and professional development.
* Work collaboratively with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure high-quality learner outcomes.
Essential Criteria
Please note: only candidates who meet the following essential criteria will be considered.
* Proven senior leadership experience within Further Education (FE), ideally as:
o Head of Department
o Curriculum Manager
o Director of English & Maths
o or similar FE leadership role
* Strong track record of leading English and/or maths provision across GCSE and Functional Skills programmes.
* Demonstrable success in improving student achievement, retention, attendance, and progress.
* Experience managing large curriculum teams.
* Proven ability to drive rapid improvement within tight timescales.
* Extensive knowledge of FE funding, curriculum, and accountability frameworks relating to English and maths.
* Strong experience using data to monitor performance and implement targeted interventions.
* Successful experience leading quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
* Experience in curriculum planning, timetabling, staffing, and budget/resource management.
* Experience managing staff performance and supporting teacher development.
* Proven strategies to improve learner engagement and attendance.
* Ability to establish credibility quickly in an interim capacity.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver measurable impact quickly.
* Familiarity with awarding bodies including OCR and Eduqas.
* Relevant teaching qualification and degree in English, Maths, Education, or related discipline.
* Leadership qualification desirable.
Additional Information
* Wirral Met College is open to considering candidates on either:
o Agency/interim daily rate basis, or
o Fixed-term contract arrangement.
If you are an experienced FE leader available for an immediate interim assignment and able to make a rapid impact, we would love to hear from you.
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