Director of English and Maths

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Director of English and Maths for a leading Further Education College in London. This pivotal role involves driving the strategic direction of English and Maths programs, managing staff across multiple sites, and ensuring high standards in teaching and learning. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a track record of curriculum development, and a commitment to educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience in education.
• Strong track record of improving teaching and learning quality.
• In-depth knowledge of English and Maths curriculum areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of English and Maths across campuses.
• Manage staff and resources effectively across sites.
• Drive quality through the College's improvement cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum Development

Management

Equality & Diversity Commitment

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Director of English and Maths

Location: London

Salary: £65,000 - £73,000

Morgan Hunt is proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking and dynamic Further Education College in London to appoint a Director of English and Maths.

This is a pivotal leadership role within the College, offering the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the English and Maths provision across all campuses.

Working closely with the Assistant Principal and the senior leadership team, you'll be an inspiring leader with a strong background in either English or Maths, who brings multi-site management experience, having successfully led teams across various locations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate occupational competence in at least one of the programmes they oversee, ensuring high standards across the curriculum, and possess consultative, motivational communication skills that engage and inspire both staff and students.

Main Responsibilities of the Director of English and Maths:

1. Lead the strategic development and delivery of English and Maths across all campuses.
2. Provide effective leadership and management of staff across sites, ensuring optimal deployment of resources.
3. Design and develop a responsive curriculum that meets student needs, college priorities, and sector standards.
4. Manage a devolved budget, ensuring efficient and effective use of all resources.
5. Contribute to the design and implementation of the college-wide curriculum strategy.
6. Build and sustain partnerships with employers, agencies, and stakeholders to enhance provision and opportunities.
7. Drive quality through the College's improvement cycle, setting and upholding high standards.
8. Lead on growth initiatives, achieving targets within agreed timeframes.
9. Support staff development through appraisals, CPD planning, and robust performance management.

The Successful Candidate will have:

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven leadership and management experience in an educational context.
• A strong track record of improving teaching and learning quality.
• Experience in curriculum development, staff deployment, and budget management.
• In-depth knowledge of English and Maths curriculum areas.
• A clear commitment to Equality, Diversity, Safeguarding, and the Prevent duty.

If you're an ambitious leader with a passion for delivering exceptional education and shaping the future of English and Maths in the FE sector, please contact Morgan Hunt's Leadership and Interim Management Team for further details.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.