Job Ref No. ECC0-378 Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty Pay Range: £61,605
Position Start Date: 18/08/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 15/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC
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Job Details
As the Director of English and Maths, you will lead on the strategic and operational management of English and Maths across the college. You'll oversee all aspects of curriculum planning, quality assurance, teaching and learning, and staff performance-ensuring our provision meets both student needs and national priorities.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all English and Maths provision across diverse learner groups.
* Develop five-year strategic curriculum plans and oversee recruitment, progression, and performance KPIs.
* Ensure compliance with Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework.
* Embed a culture of continuous improvement through performance management and CPD.
* Collaborate with senior leaders, sector directors, and external partners to meet growth and quality targets.
* Represent the College at key external meetings and drive community and employer engagement.
Job Requirements:
* A degree and full teaching qualification.
* Significant curriculum management experience in English and Maths within Further Education.
* Proven track record of improving teaching standards and learner outcomes.
* Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
Experience in performance management and strategic planning.
* Experience with Ofsted inspections.
* Experience working with external partners and sector boards.
The right candidate will have:
* Prior experience with Ofsted/ALI Inspections and partnerships with external stakeholders.
* Knowledge of leadership strategies with a track record of promoting College values and behaviours.
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
* A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
* Annual Staff Awards
* CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
* Free onsite parking
* Staff appreciation days
* Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
* Electric Vehicle Scheme*
* Discounted gym membership
* Hybrid Working available
* Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
* Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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