Director English and Maths

Director of English and Maths

Salary: £49,569- £55,768 per annum (Grade 7)

Reporting to: Vice Principal - Curriculum

This is not a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo.

This is a role for a leader who sees potential where others see barriers.

A leader who understands that excellent English and maths provision transforms lives.

A leader who believes that every student deserves the opportunity to achieve, progress and succeed, regardless of their starting point.

We are seeking an exceptional Director of English and Maths to lead one of the College's most strategically important curriculum areas. This is an opportunity to shape the future of English and maths education for thousands of young people, apprentices and adult students and to make a lasting difference to outcomes, aspirations and life chances.

The Opportunity

English and maths sit at the heart of everything we do. They unlock progression to university, apprenticeships and employment. They build confidence, resilience and future success.

We are looking for a leader who can bring energy, clarity and relentless ambition to our English, maths and Functional Skills provision.

You will lead significant curriculum provision, drive improvement at pace and work alongside talented leaders and teachers to create a culture where outstanding outcomes become the norm.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead large-scale English, maths and Functional Skills provision
• Drive sustained improvements in attendance, achievement and progress
• Lead curriculum innovation and quality improvement
• Shape the strategic direction of English and maths across the College
• Develop and inspire high-performing teams
• Improve the life chances of thousands of students

Who We Are Looking For

We are not looking for someone who inherits and maintains provision; we are looking for someone who knows how to improve it.

You may currently be a:

• Director
• Assistant Principal
• Head of Faculty
• Curriculum Manager
• Head of English
• Head of Maths

but wherever you are, you will have a proven track record of delivering improvement and raising standards.

You will be someone who:

• Thrives in periods of change and transformation
• Can quickly identify barriers to performance and implement effective solutions
• Uses data intelligently to drive decision-making
• Holds high expectations of yourself and others
• Is resilient, determined and outcomes-focused
• Builds strong relationships whilst maintaining accountability
• Understands that student achievement is the ultimate measure of success
• Inspires teams to believe more is possible

We want someone who is as passionate about improving attendance as they are about improving pass rates.

Someone who understands that outstanding results come from outstanding leadership.

Most importantly, we want someone who is driven by the belief that education changes lives.

What You'll Be Responsible For

You will lead the strategic and operational development of English, maths and Functional Skills provision across the College, including:

• GCSE English and Maths
• Functional Skills provision
• Adult English and maths programmes
• Apprenticeship English and maths delivery

You will drive improvement in:

• Attendance
• Achievement
• Pass rates
• High grades
• Grade Progression
• Value-added performance
• Positive destinations

You will create a culture where robust performance management, evidence-informed teaching and continuous improvement combine to deliver exceptional student outcomes. 

Ready for the Challenge?

If you have the vision to see what is possible, the courage to challenge existing practice and the determination to deliver improvement, this could be the role for you.

Join us and help transform the life chances of our students through exceptional English, maths and Functional Skills education.

Benefits for Working for DN Colleges

• Opportunity to influence and shape the strategic direction of key curriculum areas
• Work within a values-driven organisation committed to outstanding learner experiences
• Be part of a collaborative Senior Leadership Team focused on continuous improvement and innovation
• Access to professional development opportunities to support ongoing growth and leadership development
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students, staff and the wider community

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Further Education Director of ESOL, Maths and English but you might know this as Director of English and Maths, Head of English and Maths, Curriculum Director, Director of Further Education, Director of ESOL and Functional Skills.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• If you need more information, please contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk.