Head of Maths and English

South Hampshire College Group; Northam; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Regular training and development

Job summary

The South Hampshire College Group is seeking an inspiring Head of English and Maths to lead and develop our English and Maths provision across GCSE and Functional Skills, including adult learning and Business Plus programmes.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership, driving quality improvement, curriculum innovation and learner success while collaborating with curriculum leaders and wider college teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Further Education, secondary education or post-16 learning.
• Experience of leading or managing English and/or Maths provision.
• Strong understanding of GCSE and Functional Skills delivery.
• Proven track record of improving learner outcomes through data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the English and Maths curriculum across the campus.
• Drive improvements in student achievement, attendance, retention and progression.
• Analyse performance data and implement strategies to improve outcomes.
• Lead curriculum planning and innovation to meet learner, employer and sector needs.
• Manage and support teaching staff through performance management and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with awarding body, quality assurance and curriculum requirements.
• Oversee assessment processes, internal verification and quality monitoring.
• Lead timetabling, resource allocation and budget management.
• Support delivery of open events and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Data-driven decisions

Curriculum development

Job description

Southampton College is seeking an inspiring and experienced Head of English and Maths to lead and develop our English and Maths provision, ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners across the college. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educational leader to drive quality improvement, curriculum innovation, and student success across GCSE and Functional Skills provision, including adult learning and Business Plus programmes.

About The Role

As Head of English and Maths, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment. You will lead a team of dedicated professionals, driving continuous improvement in learner achievement, attendance, retention and progression. Working closely with curriculum leaders and wider college teams, you will shape and deliver an engaging curriculum that meets the needs of students, apprentices, employers and the local community.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Regular training and development

Duties

• Lead and manage the English and Maths curriculum across the campus.
• Drive improvements in student achievement, attendance, retention and progression.
• Analyse performance data and implement effective strategies to improve outcomes.
• Lead curriculum planning and innovation to meet learner, employer and sector needs.
• Manage and support teaching staff through performance management, observations and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with awarding body, quality assurance and curriculum requirements.
• Oversee assessment processes, internal verification and quality monitoring
• Lead on timetabling, resource allocation and budget management.
• Support the delivery of open events, parents' evenings and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Champion outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices across the department.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience within Further Education, secondary education or post-16 learning.
• Experience of leading or managing English and/or Maths provision.
• A strong understanding of GCSE and Functional Skills delivery.
• Proven experience of improving learner outcomes through data-informed decision making.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills.
• A commitment to high standards, innovation and continuous improvement.
• A passion for supporting students to achieve their full potential.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond. We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre-employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.