Deputy Head of Department - Maths and English

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join a vibrant educational community as the Deputy Head of Maths and English. This role involves teaching GCSE and Functional Skills maths, fostering innovation and improvement in teaching methods, and supporting learners to excel academically. The position offers a supportive environment with generous terms and conditions, including a 2:30pm finish on Fridays and a commitment to staff wellbeing. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Terms and Conditions

13 weeks holiday

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing resources

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Flexible working policies

Training & career opportunities

Staff Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Must have a teaching qualification and Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Proven track record in supporting learners to achieve excellent results.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE maths and/or Functional Skills maths.
• Drive and support consistency and improvement within the department.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Subject Knowledge (Maths and English)

Proactive Attitude

Innovation in Teaching

Education

Teaching Qualification

English and Maths Level 2 Qualification

Job description

Deputy Head of Department - Maths and English

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary: £45,787-£47,364 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Institution: Eccles Sixth Form College

Reference: SCCG2831 | Closing Date: 21/02/2025 | Interview Date: w/c 03/03/2025

Salary: £45,787-£47,364. Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE | Location: Eccles College, Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as Deputy Head of Maths and English at Eccles College. As part of this role you will teach GCSE maths and/or Functional Skills maths.

You will have a proactive can-do attitude, be positive about change and innovation, and be able to drive and support consistency and improvement within the department.

You will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher with excellent subject knowledge. Innovative in your approach, you will constantly strive for improvements in the delivery of the programme and the development of resources.

The successful candidate will possess a teaching qualification, a minimum of an English and maths Level 2 qualification, as well as a proven track record in supporting learners to achieve excellent results.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

Reasons to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College's Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including two Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.