Head of Teaching and Learning

Stanmore College; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanmore College invites applications for Head of Teaching and Learning to work with the Director of Teaching, Learning and Quality Improvement to raise standards across the College. You will translate strategy into consistent classroom practice, coaching staff and curriculum teams to improve teaching, learner engagement, progress and outcomes.

Reporting to the Director, you will lead Teaching & Learning Coaches, deliver high-quality CPD and use evidence-informed practice to drive improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as FE teaching and learning professional in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Work with curriculum leaders and teaching teams to identify and drive improvements in teaching, learning, assessment, learner engagement, and outcomes.
• Lead and manage Teaching & Learning Coaches and specialists, ensuring effective coaching and support across the College.
• Lead and deliver high-quality CPD, coaching, mentoring, and professional development that translates teaching and learning priorities into effective classroom practice.
• Contribute to lesson visits and quality processes, providing constructive feedback and using evidence to identify improvement priorities.
• Lead and manage the College's Initial Teacher Education provision, supporting trainee teachers to develop their teaching practice and contributing to the future teaching workforce.
• Promote reflective and evidence-informed teaching, including effective assessment, questioning, feedback, adaptive teaching, and the use of digital learning approaches.
• Use learner feedback, quality evidence, and performance data to inform teaching and learning improvement and contribute to the College's Quality Improvement Plans.

Job description

The Head of Teaching and Learning will support the Director of Teaching, Learning and Quality Improvement in driving excellent standards of teaching, learning and assessment across the College. The postholder will translate the College's teaching and learning strategy into consistent, high-quality classroom practice, working closely with curriculum leaders and teaching staff to secure improvements in teaching, learner engagement, progress and outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced FE teaching and learning professional who is passionate about developing others and driving meaningful improvement. You will combine strategic thinking with practical classroom expertise, using coaching, professional development, quality insight, and evidence-informed practice to support teachers and curriculum teams to achieve their best.

Join Stanmore College at a Time of Transformation

Stanmore College is entering an exciting new chapter, with a new Director of Teaching, Learning and Quality Improvement providing strategic leadership for our approach to teaching and learning, alongside a £60 million redevelopment that will transform our campus and learning environment.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping that future. As Head of Teaching and Learning, you will help turn our teaching and learning strategy into high-quality classroom practice, working with curriculum leaders and teaching staff to strengthen teaching, learner engagement and outcomes across the College.

The Role

Working as part of the Quality team and reporting to the Director of Teaching, Learning and Quality Improvement, you will lead activity designed to strengthen teaching, learning, and assessment across the College.

You will:

• Work with curriculum leaders and teaching teams to identify and drive improvements in teaching, learning, assessment, learner engagement, and outcomes.
• Lead and manage the Teaching & Learning Coaches and specialists, ensuring effective coaching and support across the College.
• Lead and deliver high-quality CPD, coaching, mentoring, and professional development that translates teaching and learning priorities into effective classroom practice.
• Contribute to lesson visits and quality processes, providing constructive feedback and using evidence to identify improvement priorities.
• Lead and manage the College's Initial Teacher Education provision, supporting trainee teachers to develop their teaching practice and contributing to the future teaching workforce.
• Promote reflective and evidence-informed teaching, including effective assessment, questioning, feedback, adaptive teaching, and the use of digital learning approaches.
• Use learner feedback, quality evidence, and performance data to inform teaching and learning improvement and contribute to the College's Quality Improvement Plans.

Why This Role Matters?

Excellent teaching does not happen by chance. It is supported by strong professional development, reflective practice, effective leadership, and a culture where teachers are encouraged to continually improve.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence teaching practice across the College, supporting colleagues to develop their skills while helping create consistently high-quality learning experiences for our students. Your work will contribute directly to stronger learner engagement, progress, achievement, and future opportunities.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: Monday, 14th September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications or appoint a suitable candidate. Early application is therefore encouraged.