Group Head of Curriculum for English & Maths
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Leadership and management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- English, Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year 08:30am to 17:00pm Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £51,965 to £55,125 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
What the college offers its staff
Benefits include:
- Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- 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
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on college website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
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About Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hr.recruit@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group serves the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from its colleges in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield. As a new, combined institution, the Group was formed following the merger of Selby College and Wakefield College on 1st March 2022.
Across its three Colleges, the Group serves nearly 10,000 students including full-time, Higher Education and Apprentices. With a combined turnover of £36 million, the Group currently employs more than 930 teaching and support staff.
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