Assistant Director – Foundation English & Maths

Cheshire College South and West; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Ellesmere Port is seeking an Assistant Director for Foundation English & Maths. This permanent role involves providing leadership and innovative curriculum delivery. Applicants should hold a relevant degree, a PGCE or CertEd, and have experience in teaching Foundation English or Maths. The position offers a competitive salary, access to world-class facilities, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Pension scheme with generous employer contributions

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Employee benefit platform

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience of teaching Foundation English or Maths.
• Knowledge and understanding of awarding body standards and requirements.
• Experience of working in further Education.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and College Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide strong leadership in the development of Foundation English & Maths.
• Drive and develop outstanding provision through innovative delivery.

Skills

Teaching Foundation English or Maths

Leadership

Understanding of equality and diversity

Up-to-date occupational experience

Education

Degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline

PGCE or CertEd

Job description

Assistant Director – Foundation English & Maths (EL33)

Salary: £47,804 – £57,059 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Ellesmere Port

If you share our vision to be outstanding in all that we do and you have the drive, passion, enthusiasm to create something special then Cheshire College South and West is the place for you to progress your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and College Senior Leadership Team (SLT);
• Provide strong, positive and inspirational leadership in the development and delivery of Foundation English & Maths;
• Driving and developing outstanding provision through innovative and high-quality delivery within the curriculum;
• Marketing and promotion of the provision to employers and stakeholders.

Key Person Specification Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline;
• PGCE or CertEd;
• Proven experience of teaching Foundation English or Maths;
• Knowledge and understanding of awarding body standards and requirements;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Experience of working in further Education;
• Up-to-date occupational experience;
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [e-mail] by 9am on 06 January 2026.

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

The selection process will take place on 15 January 2026.

Benefits

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email [e-mail] where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022)
• Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023)
• Mock aircraft cabin
• Fitness gym
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023)
• Professional theatre

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.