Group Head of Curriculum for English & Maths

Teaching Vacancies; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Teachers Pension or Local Government P

PD opportunities

Discounted Metro Card

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is seeking a Group Head of Curriculum for English and Maths to drive high-quality literacy and numeracy across our colleges in Wakefield and surrounding areas. You will lead a culture of high engagement and continuous improvement as part of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Group Executive Director for Curriculum and Quality.

You will develop the curriculum across all levels, raise pass rates through teaching and assessment practice, and build

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and development of literacy and numeracy provision across the Group for study programmes and adult learning.
• Develop a high-quality curriculum offer across all levels and programme types; raise high pass rates through teaching, learning, assessment and relational practice.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Relational practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant area

GCSEs in English and Maths

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Level 5 management qualification or willingness to achieve

Job description

Group Head of Curriculum for English & Maths

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

What the college offers its staff

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.