Head of School & Maths & English

Only FE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Blackburn is seeking a Head of School for Maths & English to lead curriculum development and student recruitment. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience in the FE sector, a degree-level qualification in Maths or English, along with a recognised teaching qualification. This role involves delivering departmental plans and fostering positive relationships to ensure continuous improvement across the school.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree-level qualification in Maths or English or have equivalent educational experience.
• Experience in a key management role in the FE sector.
• Track record of managing successful curriculums.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the departmental business plan and achieve targets.
• Provide academic planning and operational leadership at the school level.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to inspire confidence

Motivated

Education

Degree-level qualification in Maths or English

Recognised teaching qualification at Level 4 or above

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to become an integral part of a brilliant education business making a real impact on the lives and opportunities of young people? This could be the role for you!

Head of School – Maths & English

The Role

As a key member of the College’s Leadership Team and one of a team of Heads of School, you will report to the Executive Director of Student Support and Experience and lead the efficient running of all aspects of the English and Maths School.

• Deliver the departmental business plan and achieve targets in curriculum, student recruitment, achievement, quality, finance, people and corporate services.
• Provide academic planning and operational leadership at the school level, and oversee educational, scholarship and professional practice across the School.

What are we looking for?

• Enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with a degree‑level qualification in Maths or English, or equivalent experience in an educational setting, and a recognised teaching qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Recent background working within the FE sector in a key management role, with a track record of successful curriculum management and experience delivering English and Maths intervention programmes with measurable impact.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to inspire confidence and commitment, and build positive relationships to drive continuous improvement.
• Willingness to work towards or hold a leadership and management qualification.

Next Steps

Interviews will take place on Monday 2 March 2026. Please press APPLY to submit your application and we will send you further details.