Stoke on Trent College has created a new role of Head of Learning for English, Maths and ESOL. This is an exciting cross college role and offers opportunity for rapid professional development. Reporting into the Deputy Principal/Vice Principal, as a member of the College Management Team, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the management team to deliver the College’s strategic plan ‘Strength to Strength.’
The College is looking for an experienced maths and/or English leader to lead the effective implementation of a successful English, Maths and ESOL strategy across the organisation and lead and develop a central team of expert practitioners. Through creative curriculum development and rigorous quality improvement, the Head of Learning will ensure that learner needs are realised and met through their learning experience at the College.
The successful postholder will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious curriculum offer, which includes initiatives such as ASK and MULTIPLY. If you have previous experience of managing improvements in teaching and learning in maths and/or English and are passionate about making a difference then this could be the role for you.
Stoke on Trent College is the largest provider of further education in Stoke and North Staffordshire, with around 7,000 students each year. This is made up of full-time and part-time 16-18 study programmes, apprenticeships, extensive Adult provision, professional qualifications and university-level courses across two campuses in Stoke on Trent, Burslem and Cauldon.
With a mission to provide an inclusive professional and technical education to energise and grow the capacity of the City and local economy, the College partners with over 2,000 local and regional employers each year, contributing significantly to the local economy.
Committed to ensuring that every student gains the essential skills needed for life and work, the College has invested heavily in English & Maths, ESOL, Employability Skills and specific work-related qualifications.
Stoke on Trent College has been on a transformational journey, culminating in a £38.3million refurbishment, resulting in well equipped and advanced educational buildings. The State of the art facilities include the Construction & Engineering and Technology Centre, Enterprise Hub, Digital and Creative Hub and Sports Academy. The English and maths strategy is central to the success of the College’s mission and this is a great opportunity to make a real difference to individuals’ life chances.
Please fill in the form at the bottom of this page to download more information on the role including the full job description and person specification.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Dan Bacon (07934 062726).
If you wish to apply for this position, then please email a copy of your CV across to Dan Bacon dbacon@protocol.co.uk along with a brief supporting statement addressing the following:
- Your motivation for applying.
- Your understanding of the key priorities of the role.
- Brief examples of relevant experience and achievements.
- (NB – no more than 3 sides of A4, font 11, Arial).
Please provide the names, addresses and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. We expect to take up references for candidates who have been shortlisted unless you tell us otherwise.
Recruitment Timetable:
| Closing Date for Applications | 23rd of June at 12:00pm |
Overview
Organisation: Stoke-on-Trent College
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: c£45,000
Posted date: 10/06/2022
Closing Date: 23/06/2022
