Head of English and Maths

Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Head of English and Maths to provide strategic leadership across its campuses. This role involves improving teaching quality, fostering innovation, and ensuring student success in English and Maths. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in education management, strong people skills, and a commitment to inclusion. This position offers a chance to inspire change in a supportive work environment focused on educational excellence.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing English and/or Maths provision.
• Proven track record of improving teaching quality and learner outcomes.
• Commitment to Ambition, Accountability, Inclusion and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing English and Maths teams.
• Drive improvements in learner outcomes and progression.
• Champion English and Maths across the College.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Teaching quality improvement

Strategic leadership

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Relevant subject specialism

Job description

Overview

Department: English and Maths

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Location: Cross-campus (Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall)

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £60,579 – £67,735 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Closing Date: 4 January 2026

Transform lives through education. Lead excellence in English and Maths at West London College.

About West London College

At West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who can share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, and Inclusion.

We have three college sites across West London: Ealing, Hammersmith, and Southall. By bringing your skills to the College, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in our students’ education and future.

As a diverse College in the UK, we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities.

For further information about the College, please visit our website.

About the Role

West London College is seeking a passionate and dynamic Head of English and Maths to provide strategic and operational leadership across our three sites. This is a pivotal role in driving up standards in teaching, learning, and assessment, ensuring every student achieves success in English and Maths—key skills for life, work, and further study.

You will lead and inspire a dedicated team of English and Maths professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. The postholder will champion English and Maths across the College, ensuring these essential skills are effectively embedded within all curriculum areas. You will also contribute to teaching for 6 hours per week, keeping close to the learner experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop high-performing English and Maths teams across all College sites.
• Drive improvements in learner outcomes, attendance, achievement and progression in GCSEs, Functional Skills and ‘stepping stone’ qualifications.
• Embed English and Maths within all curriculum areas, working collaboratively with College leaders and curriculum teams.
• Ensure timetables, teaching delivery, and interventions enable every student to fully access their English and Maths provision.
• Champion a positive, engaging, and inclusive approach to English and Maths across the College community.
• Oversee quality assurance, assessment, and data processes to ensure robust monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Act as the Department’s Safeguarding and Prevent Lead, promoting a safe and supportive learning environment.

About You

We are looking for an inspiring leader with:

• Significant experience in managing English and/or Maths provision within a further education or secondary setting.
• A proven track record of improving teaching quality, learner outcomes, and staff performance.
• Strong people management and communication skills with the ability to lead change and inspire excellence.
• A commitment to the values of Ambition, Accountability, Inclusion and Integrity.
• A recognised teaching qualification and relevant subject specialism.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who is passionate about English and Maths education and developing the next generation of confident, skilled learners.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must possess the relevant qualifications listed in the Person Specification. For more information, please refer to the Job Description which outlines the role and person specification in further detail.

Why Join Us?

At West London College, we’re ambitious for our learners, staff, and community. We offer:

• A vibrant, supportive and inclusive working environment across multiple campuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to play a leading role in shaping the future of English and Maths education in West London.

Our Commitment

West London College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. We are also proud to champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

Important Information

The safety and welfare of our learners and staff are extremely important to us, and this is why we pride ourselves on our safeguarding procedures. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

To apply, please complete an application form before the closing date specified, as CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure you also include a supporting Statement as part of your application, addressing how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the Job Description.

In submitting your application for this position, you are strictly prohibited from using any form of AI (artificial intelligence) tools or automation. By applying, you confirm that all content is your own and not generated or assisted by AI.

We reserve the right to close the submission deadline earlier than expected, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.