Deputy Head - ESOL (Maths)

Job Title: Deputy Head of ESOL (maths)

Location: East London

Hours: 36

Salary range: £42,037 - £45,755 pa

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.

We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head of ESOL who will support the Head to lead and manage the ESOL provision to ensure that a high-quality experience is delivered in line with College targets that meets the needs of the students and the local community and delivers excellent achievement.

The ideal candidate will have a degree and /or professional experience at an appropriate level and a teaching qualification, either a PGCE in ESOL or a Level 5 teaching qualification with a specialism in ESOL. They will have knowledge and experience of delivering high quality Teaching, Learning & Assessment in ESOL and FS Maths, ideally within FE, and a record of delivering high achievement rates. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and, ideally will have some experience in supporting a team of professionals and helping to create a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2023 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 30 June 2024

Interview Date: w/c 1 July 2024

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.