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Group Head of Curriculum for English & Maths

At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Group Head of Curriculum for English and Maths to join our team!

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for effectively and positively leading a culture of strong performance and high engagement and an environment of continuous improvement amongst your teams and all colleagues.

Reporting to the Group Executive Director for Curriculum and Quality, the Group Head of English and Maths will lead the growth and development of all literacy and numeracy provision across the Group for study programmes and adult learning.

You will develop a high-quality curriculum offer across all levels and programme types. You will be instrumental in the development of English and Maths pedagogy skills. You will seek to raise high pass rates through review and development of teaching and learning practice and resources, assessment feedback and adoption of relational practice within the team.

We are looking for someone who:

·         Has a strong track record of leading English and Maths provision

·         Wants to be with us on our journey to outstanding, and building a culture of inclusion and belonging

·         Has significant experience of strategy development and curriculum innovation

·         Is a strong networker, able to engage effectively with all stakeholders and with excellent presentation skills

·         Will be committed to our core values.

For more details and information, please refer to the Job Description attached.

You must have:

·         A Professional qualification or degree in a relevant area (Level 4 or above)

·         GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent qualification

·         A PGCE or equivalent full teaching qualification

·         A recognised Level 5 management qualification on appointment, or a willingness to achieve within 2 years

About the Group

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group came into existence in March 2022. With three established colleges in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield, our aspiration is to be outstanding in everything we do.

We are committed to delivering the skills needed by out local communities and the wider Yorkshire region, to make a positive contribution to the economy and, ultimately, to people’s lives. The already have superb people, strong outcome, an exceptional learner experience, excellent finances, fantastic facilities and meaningful partnerships. Through the delivery of our new and ambitious strategic plan, we believe we are in the best position to improve further and be able to deliver on the Government’s skills agenda and regional priorities.

If you think you have the skills and experience we are looking for and think this is the next step in your career, apply now and join us on our journey to outstanding!

Benefits include:

-Generous Annual Leave (50 days annual leave including bank holidays and Group closure days)

-Access to Teachers Pension or the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits include:

  • Personal and Professional Development opportunities
  • Discounted Metro Card Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Access to employee assistance programme
  • Reduced price personal gym membership
  • Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
  • Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day.

We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

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The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.

All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here - Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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Job Details

Salary£51,965 to £55,125 per annum
LocationWakefield College
ContractPermanent - Full Time
Hours37 hours per week
DepartmentEnglish
Closing Date30 November 2026

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

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