Head of School - ESOL

KittyLili Designs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of School for ESOL to lead a dynamic team at their Hayes Campus. This role involves overseeing the full range of provision for both full and part-time courses, ensuring high-quality outcomes for learners. The successful candidate will have significant management experience in Further Education and a strong commitment to inclusive learning strategies. You will play a crucial role in development planning and supporting your team through qualification changes. If you're passionate about education and ready to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of ESOL education.

Qualifications

• Management experience in Further Education is essential.
• Degree and Level 5 teaching qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of curriculum and support staff.
• Manage the quality of the provision for ESOL courses.

Skills

Management experience in Further Education

Teaching and learning strategies

Curriculum development knowledge

Inclusive learning strategies

Team management and coaching

Change management

ESOL specialist knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

Head of School – ESOL

Salary in the range of £52,093 - £58,332 per annum
including London Weighting
Hayes Campus

HRUC is a successful merged College Group, bringing together Richmond Upon Thames College, Harrow College, and Uxbridge College, based across 5 vibrant campuses. ESOL at Uxbridge offers wide-ranging provision and has maintained highly successful outcomes for our learners.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal for Supported and Targeted Learning, you will lead a team of curriculum and support staff, and will be responsible for the full range of provision on full and part-time courses, including managing the quality of the provision. You will lead development planning in the area, including supporting the team with preparations for qualification changes.

We are seeking an individual with management experience gained within Further Education who can demonstrate the following:

• Degree or equivalent and a minimum of Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector
• A skilled practitioner in teaching and learning, with experience of implementing strategies to improve attendance and retention
• Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum developments and recent initiatives in ESOL
• Understanding and practical application of inclusive learning strategies, with a proven commitment to equality and diversity
• Successful experience of managing a team, including coaching and staff development
• Experience of managing change and implementing new initiatives, including curriculum developments
• Specialist knowledge and experience in ESOL (desirable)