Job Description

About the role
Telford College is looking for an experienced and motivated leader to take on the role of

Head of Maths & English

. In this key position, you will lead and manage both departments, driving high standards in teaching, learning, and student achievement.



You'll work closely with staff and senior leaders to improve outcomes, develop innovative approaches to curriculum delivery, and ensure Maths and English are embedded effectively across all programmes. This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact at a college committed to excellence, inclusion, and student success.


Key Responsibilities
To work with stakeholders in the continued development of the maths, English and ESOL to meet the needs of learners, apprentices, stakeholders and employers. To work with curriculum areas to deliver any specific commercial curriculum offer that meets learner and stakeholder expectations and one that; Delivers a responsive, value added, outstanding, efficient and focused experience through all aspects of learner journey To contribute to the delivery of continuing professional development within your programme area. To contribute to the development of the Self-assessment mechanisms and development plans of the department. Be responsible for leading, creating and sustaining outstanding provision and ensuring high quality and innovative learning takes place for students through effective monitoring, evaluation and review of effective curriculum delivery models that maximise students' success as defined in strategic targets. To oversee the delivery element of the subcontracted provision Manage and support a staff team to deliver high quality teaching and learning, with an ethos of high expectations of student and apprentice achievement which results in high achievement rates and high grades. To take ownership and responsibility for the performance of the area including student and apprentice maths and English outcomes, student experience and the quality of teaching and learning. Skills, knowledge and expertise

Qualifications and training

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PGCE Qualified Educated to degree level

Skills and expertise

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Senior level experience in FE and/or HE environments. Extensive curriculum management experience leading vocational provision at a senior level in a FE college. Proven experience of developing credible external relationships. Track record of raising standards and improving the performance of learners. Successful resource management, including managing staff and curriculum budgets effectively. Demonstrated cusses in performance management, and quality improvement within a college environment. Strong understanding of Ofsted, the Common Inspection Framework and effective curriculum planning process. Detailed knowledge of education policy, funding regimes and government strategy affecting further education. Proven commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Excellent leadership management and communication skills, with the ability to delegate effectively. An understanding of and commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity.
How to Apply
We look forward to receiving your application and knowing more about your qualifications, skills, personal qualities and experience that you would bring to the role and to Telford College. Please take time to review the job description.


Please complete the online application form with details of your full employment history (since leaving school, including education, employment and voluntary work) including reasons for any gaps in employment. This should also include a statement of the personal qualities and experience you believe are relevant to your suitability for the post and how this meets the job description and person specification requirements. Your application form will be re-produced in a standard format by the system (without personal identifiers) to assist us in our anonymised shortlisting process.


Under Section 7 of SVGA 2006 it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. . Under KCSIE (keeping children safe in education) guidance the college is committed to all pre-employment safeguarding checks, including online checks and candidate history. Therefore, please note upon clicking to apply you agree for these checks to be completed.