Deputy Head of Department – Maths and English

Location: Rotherham (With occasional travel to other college sites)

Salary: £40,967 per annum

The Role

This is an exciting development opportunity to shape the provision of English and Maths for both Dearne Valley College learners and Adult part-time learners across the Group.  

In this role you will:

• Operationally lead the Maths & English team at Dearne Valley College and wider colleagues in respect of Study Programmes and Adult Provision across the Group.
• Ensure the Maths & English curriculum is well planned, focused on the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning and supports learners to achieve their qualifications in English and Mathematics, making outstanding progress.

Skills and Qualifications

As an experienced leader who has a strong track record of leadership within English and/or maths and excellence in teaching, you will use your extensive experience of curriculum development through effective planning and monitoring of progress in this role.  

You will have a good understanding of the EIF and have strong interpersonal skills to be able to support and lead a team of diverse people.  

You should have a degree or equivalent in English or Maths and hold a minimum of a Level 3 in the other specialism, along with evidence of recent and relevant CPD. 

Department Info

Leading a team of Skills Coaches, Lecturers and Advanced Teachers, you will report to the Head of Department – English and Maths and be part of the College Management Team.

Benefits

• Access to teachers pensions scheme
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to their gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Parking available at all of the sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth by to £200 per referral made

To Apply

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