Head of Department (ESOL) NEW Salford City College Group Posted today Salford £52,989 - £55,896[...]

Salford NHS Clinical Commissioning Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Head of Department for their ESOL program to enhance student outcomes and manage department activities. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on staff development and student success.

Benefits

Generous Terms and Conditions

2:30pm finish on Fridays

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing resources

Automatic enrolment into Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Training & career opportunities

Staff Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching, particularly in ESOL.
• Ability to lead a team and support staff effectively.
• Capability to work closely with local stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ESOL department.
• Support the teaching and support staff throughout the student journey.
• Ensure the curriculum supports ESOL students with their next steps.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership

Outstanding classroom practice

Job description

Reference: SCCG2919 | Closing Date: 27/06/2025 | Interview Date: 04/07/2025

Salary: £52,989 - £55,896. Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE | Location: City Skills, Lissadel Street, Salford, M6 6AP

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the team at City Skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the rapidly growing ESOL department. They will be responsible for leading the team and supporting teaching and support staff throughout the student journey of the ESOL curriculum. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching and be able to demonstrate that they are an outstanding classroom practitioner, and able to lead by example. The ESOL department has both 16-18 and adult curriculum and works closely with local stakeholders to ensure the curriculum is fit for purpose in supporting ESOL students with their next steps

How to Apply

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

https://www.salfordcc.ac.uk/careers/head-of-department-esol/

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

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