Head of Maths and English

onlyFE; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Regular training and development

Job summary

Southampton College is seeking an inspiring Head of English and Maths to lead and develop our provision, ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners across GCSE and Functional Skills. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, shaping a curriculum that meets the needs of students, apprentices and employers while driving improvements across teaching, learning and assessment.

The role requires a proven track record in Further Education leadership, strong data analysis, and a commitment

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 experience of improving learner outcomes through data-informed decision making.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills.
• Commitment to high standards, innovation and continuous improvement.
• A passion for supporting students to achieve their full potential.

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, observations and 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.

Skills

FE/Post-16 experience

Lead English/Maths provision

GCSE & Functional Skills

Data-driven improvement

People leadership

High standards & innovation

Student-centered focus

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.

Weoffer great benefits including;

• 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

We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking leader who has:

• 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 andcommunities within SouthHampshire 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.