Deputy Head English, Maths & ESOL

Deputy Head English Maths & ESOL

Location:Salisbury Wiltshire

Salary:40876 - 42711 per annum (Deputy Head Grade 1 & 2)

Job Type:Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year

Closing Date:16th July 2025

Interview Date:22nd July 2025

Wiltshire College & University Centrehave an exciting opportunity for aDeputy Head English Maths & ESOLtojoin our team.

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshires economy inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities and we aspire to be an outstanding financially robust and commercially agile provider achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested 65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is 45 million per annum and growing we employ some 650 staff and support around 11500students.

Deputy Head English Maths & ESOL The Role:

Are you an ambitious education leader with a passion for inspiring learners and supporting teams to thrive Are you ready to step into a leadership role in one of the most vital faculties at Wiltshire College & University Centre

We are looking for a committed and drivenDeputy Headto support the Head of Faculty in leading and developing our English Maths & ESOL provision at ourSalisbury campus. With a growing student body and a focus on inclusive high-quality education we need someone who can help shape the future of teaching and learning across these essential disciplines.

Deputy Head English Maths & ESOL Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Faculty in leading and managing the English Maths & ESOL team to deliver excellent outcomes for learners.
• Leading curriculum development and quality assurance across English Maths and ESOL programmes.
• Coaching and guiding teaching staff to deliver outstanding lessons and achieve excellent student outcomes.
• Championing innovative teaching practices and inclusive learning environments.
• Playing a key role in student progress tracking intervention strategies and improvement planning.

Deputy Head English Maths & ESOL You:

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified teacher with strong experience in further education or a related setting.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support diverse teams.
• A strong understanding of curriculum and assessment frameworks in English Maths and ESOL.
• A background inMathematicsis highly desirable with the confidence to lead and develop the maths provision.
• A passion for education and a commitment to helping all learners achieve their potential.

Essential Qualifications:

• To hold a minimum level 3 qualification in an appropriate subject and/or significant experience in a relevant area.
  
• To be a qualified teacher with substantial teaching experience in an appropriate subject area.

We are proud of our inclusive learner-focused ethos and our commitment to continuous improvement. As Deputy Head you will have the opportunity to make a real impact in a high-profile role while enjoying the support of a collaborative and ambitious leadership team.

Deputy Head English Maths & ESOL Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 37 days annual leave for Deputy Head Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking.

Deputy Head English Maths & ESOL Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this excitingDeputy Head English Maths & ESOLopportunity please click Apply now.

Applications for this role close on the 16th July 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document

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Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.