Group Head of Curriculum for English & Maths

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous annual leave (50 days)

Teachers Pension or Local Government P

Descripción de la vacante

Yorkshire Education Group, based in Wakefield, seeks a Group Head of Curriculum for English and Maths to lead literacy and numeracy across the group. You will foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the Senior Leadership Team and liaise with the Group Executive Director for Curriculum and Quality.

You will shape curriculum provision, develop pedagogy, and drive improvements in pass rates while engaging stakeholders and steering strategy across multiple colleges.

Formación

• Evidence of leading English and Maths provision.
• Qualified in teaching with PGCE or equivalent.
• Level 5 management qualification on appointment or willingness to achieve within 2 years.

Responsabilidades

• Lead growth and development of literacy and numeracy provision across the Group.
• Support a culture of high engagement and continuous improvement.
• Develop a high-quality curriculum across levels and programme types and improve pedagogy.

Conocimientos

Curriculum leadership

Strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Educación

Degree or professional qualification in education

GCSE English & Maths (A*-C/9-4)

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Level 5 management qualification or willingness to achieve within 2 years

Descripción del empleo

At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Group Head of Curriculum for English and Maths to join our team!

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for effectively and positively leading a culture of strong performance and high engagement and an environment of continuous improvement amongst your teams and all colleagues.

Reporting to the Group Executive Director for Curriculum and Quality, the Group Head of English and Maths will lead the growth and development of all literacy and numeracy provision across the Group for study programmes and adult learning.

You will develop a high-quality curriculum offer across all levels and programme types. You will be instrumental in the development of English and Maths pedagogy skills. You will seek to raise high pass rates through review and development of teaching and learning practice and resources, assessment feedback and adoption of relational practice within the team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong track record of leading English and Maths provision
• Wants to be with us on our journey to outstanding, and building a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Has significant experience of strategy development and curriculum innovation
• Is a strong networker, able to engage effectively with all stakeholders and with excellent presentation skills
• Will be committed to our core values.

For more details and information, please refer to the Job Description attached.

You must have:

• A Professional qualification or degree in a relevant area (Level 4 or above)
• GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent qualification
• A PGCE or equivalent full teaching qualification
• A recognised Level 5 management qualification on appointment, or a willingness to achieve within 2 years

About the Group

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group came into existence in March 2022. With three established colleges in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield, our aspiration is to be outstanding in everything we do.

We are committed to delivering the skills needed by out local communities and the wider Yorkshire region, to make a positive contribution to the economy and, ultimately, to people’s lives. The already have superb people, strong outcome, an exceptional learner experience, excellent finances, fantastic facilities and meaningful partnerships. Through the delivery of our new and ambitious strategic plan, we believe we are in the best position to improve further and be able to deliver on the Government’s skills agenda and regional priorities.

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (50 days annual leave including bank holidays and Group closure days)
• Access to Teachers Pension or the Local Government Pension Scheme