Head of Faculty – Inspiring Education Leader

Hugh Baird College; Sefton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Medicash

Job summary

Hugh Baird College in Sefton is recruiting a Head of Faculty for Sefton Sixth Form College. This full-time permanent role leads a diverse curriculum area within an Ofsted Outstanding provider, shaping teaching excellence, student achievement and staff development. Ambitious educational leadership with STEM exposure is a plus.

Start date 1st January 2027 or earlier. You will guide curriculum teams, drive performance, and cultivate partnerships to enrich the student experience in a thriving sixth

Qualifications

• A degree and recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven experience of leading curriculum quality improvement.
• A track record of raising standards and improving performance.
• Strong understanding of achievement, progress measures and value-added performance.
• Experience of managing and developing staff to achieve ambitious goals.
• Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills.
• A passion for student success and an unwavering commitment to educational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire curriculum teams to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
• Drive student achievement, progress, attendance and high-grade performance across the faculty.
• Use performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective strategies for success.
• Champion quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and support staff, creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, challenged and empowered to excel.
• Build strong partnerships that enhance the student experience and enrich learning opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Educational leadership

Communication

Education

A degree and recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Hugh Baird College in Sefton is recruiting a Head of Faculty for Sefton Sixth Form College. This full-time permanent role leads a diverse curriculum area within an Ofsted Outstanding provider, shaping teaching excellence, student achievement and staff development. Ambitious educational leadership with STEM exposure is a plus.

Start date 1st January 2027 or earlier. You will guide curriculum teams, drive performance, and cultivate partnerships to enrich the student experience in a thriving sixth