Head of English and Maths

What? A leadership role where English and maths really matter?

Not as a tick‑box. Not as an afterthought, but as the beating heart of learner success across the whole college.

If you believe English and maths can change lives, love leading people, and get a genuine buzz from watching outcomes improve because of something you put in place — we should talk.

We’re looking for an experienced, inspiring Head of English and Maths to provide strategic leadership across the college, championing high expectations, strong teaching and ambitious learner outcomes. You’ll be the person who keeps these subjects high‑profile, well‑planned and delivered brilliantly — ensuring learners gain the qualifications that open doors.

You’ll be joining a college that values people, invests in leadership and takes pride in doing things well.

What you’ll be doing (and making a real impact)

Leading English and maths strategy across the college, with GCSEs at the core

Championing high aspirations for all learners and driving strong progress and achievement

Line managing and inspiring the English and maths curriculum team

Ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning and assessment

Using data intelligently to improve attendance, engagement and outcomes

Working closely with Heads of Faculty to coordinate delivery across departments

Ensuring provision meets — and aims to exceed — national performance benchmarks

Leading quality assurance, standardisation and assessment compliance

Supporting recruitment, CPD and performance development within the team

Staying ahead of national developments in English and maths education

Teaching agreed hours in your specialist subject area

Playing an active role in the wider leadership and life of the college

Who we’re looking for

An experienced English or maths teacher from further education

A proven curriculum leader with experience managing and developing teams

Someone who has successfully improved learner outcomes, particularly GCSE or resit provision

Confident using performance data to drive improvement

A strong communicator who can build positive relationships across the organisation

Resilient, reflective and confident leading change

Passionate about education and aligned with our values of Respect, Community and Empowerment

You’ll need

A degree (or equivalent)

A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent)

GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above

A commitment to ongoing professional development

(Leadership or specialist subject qualifications are welcome, but not essential)

What's in it for you

Generous holiday entitlement

Superb pension scheme

Loads of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted shopping

A genuine commitment to your professional development

Live and work within minutes of beautiful beaches and pictuersque moors

The chance to genuinely lead the college's English & maths provision