Deputy Head - English & Maths

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; Vor Ort; GBP 43.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

35 days leave + 8 bank holidays

2-week Christmas closure

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Professional development

Discounted meals

Hair & beauty services

Zusammenfassung

Wiltshire College & University Centre in Salisbury invites applications for Deputy Head of English & Maths. You will lead strategic and operational management across English and Maths, developing an ambitious curriculum and driving teaching excellence.

The role requires a recognised teaching qualification (Level 4+), substantial FE teaching and curriculum leadership, strong data and QA experience, and the ability to coach colleagues.

Qualifikationen

• A recognised teaching qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Significant teaching experience in English, Maths, or a closely related curriculum area.
• Experience of curriculum leadership within FE or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of GCSE and Functional Skills delivery.
• Experience using data, QA and performance information to drive improvement.
• Clear understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment in FE.

Aufgaben

• Support strategic leadership and operational management of English and Maths provision across the College.
• Collaborate with Head of Faculty to develop a high-performing, inclusive curriculum.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment and ensure outstanding learner experience.
• Lead curriculum planning, development and innovation responsive to learner and employer needs.
• Monitor learner performance, attendance, retention and achievement; implement interventions.
• Coach, mentor and support colleagues through professional development and performance management.
• Promote GCSE and Functional Skills delivery with consistency and quality.
• Contribute to quality assurance, self-assessment and improvement planning.
• Champion inclusion and positive learner behaviour across English and Maths.
• Collaborate with other areas to remove barriers to learning and support progression.
• Prepare for inspection readiness and support wider quality priorities.
• Deputise for Head of Faculty when required, providing confident curriculum leadership.

Kenntnisse

Teaching qualification

Teaching experience

Curriculum leadership

Data-driven improvement

GCSE & Functional Skills

Educational reporting

Communication skills

Coaching & mentoring

Inclusive education

Ausbildung

Teaching qualification Level 4+

Jobbeschreibung

Deputy Head - English & Maths

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £42,511 rising to £44,419 per year

What We Offer

• Salary: £42,511 rising to £44,419 per year
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Outstanding Benefits
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support
• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings across retail, technology, travel and leisure
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – support your wellbeing while saving money
• Professional Development – access to training, qualifications and career progression
• Additional Perks – including discounted meals, hair & beauty services and reduced attraction entry

A leadership role with benefits designed to support both your career and your life beyond work.

What You’ll Do

• Support the strategic leadership and operational management of English and Maths provision across the College.
• Work closely with the Head of Faculty to develop a high-performing, inclusive and ambitious curriculum.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment, ensuring learners receive an outstanding educational experience.
• Lead and support curriculum planning, development, and innovation, responding effectively to learner, employer, and sector needs.
• Monitor learner performance, attendance, retention and achievement, identifying trends and implementing effective interventions.
• Support colleagues through coaching, mentoring, professional development, and performance management.
• Promote consistent and effective approaches to GCSE and Functional Skills delivery.
• Contribute to quality assurance, self-assessment, and improvement planning, ensuring a strong focus on learner outcomes.
• Champion high expectations, inclusion, and positive learner behaviour across English and Maths provision.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum areas, student support teams, and wider college services to remove barriers to learning.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen curriculum delivery and progression opportunities.
• Contribute to inspection readiness and the College’s wider quality improvement priorities.
• Deputise for the Head of Faculty when required, providing confident and effective curriculum leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• A recognised teaching qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Significant teaching experience in English, Maths, or a closely related curriculum area.
• Experience of curriculum leadership, subject leadership or departmental coordination within Further Education or a similar educational setting.
• A strong understanding of GCSE and Functional Skills provision and the challenges and opportunities within English and Maths education.
• Experience of using data, quality assurance, and performance information to drive improvement.
• A clear understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment within an FE environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• The ability to coach, motivate and inspire colleagues and build positive professional relationships.
• A commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for learners from all backgrounds.
• The ambition, resilience, and vision to help develop outstanding English and Maths provision.
• Most importantly, you will be passionate about education and committed to helping both learners and colleagues achieve their potential.

Why Choose This Opportunity

• Shape the future of English and Maths provision and influence outcomes across the College.
• Develop your leadership experience within a supportive and experienced senior curriculum team.
• Help raise achievement, attendance, retention and progression for learners.
• Inspire and develop teaching staff through effective coaching and professional support.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and meaningful quality improvement.
• Work in an environment that values collaboration, inclusion, wellbeing, and professional growth.
• Build a strong platform for your future career progression within a forward-thinking college group.

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing Date: 20/10/2026

Closing date: 19th October 2026

Shortlist date: 20th October 2026

Interview date: TBC