Contract: Permanent - Full time (36 hours) Salary : 56,829 to 63,541 per annum Closing Date : 03/03/2025 Interview Date : 14/02/2025 Location : Hammersmith and Fulham College Campus About Us: At West London College we are dedicated to achieving ambitious goals and delivering excellence for our learners, staff and communities. With a firm commitment to inclusion, innovation and collaboration, we aim to transform lives through high-quality education and skills training. We have three college sites based in Hammersmith, Ealing and Southall. By bringing your skills and experience to the College, you will have an opportunity to contribute towards our success through our mission of "Aiming High, Changing Lives". In return, we offer a supportive and stimulating work environment with a range of benefits and professional development opportunities. About the role: Are you a dynamic education leader ready to drive excellence in curriculum development and student success? We?re seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Curriculum, ESOL to join our forward-thinking college leadership team. As Head of ESOL, you?ll lead a talented team of educators while shaping an innovative, inclusive curriculum that prepares students for successful careers and meaningful contributions to their communities. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in education while managing a substantial departmental budget and developing commercial opportunities. What You?ll Do: ? Lead and inspire a team of teachers and managers, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the department. ? Design and deliver an inclusive curriculum that meets community and employer needs and student aspirations. ? Drive excellence in teaching standards through effective quality assurance and staff development. ? Manage departmental resources and budgets to maximise student experience. ? Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and employers. ? Champion innovation in teaching and learning, including the integration of vocational skills. ? Contribute to teaching within your specialist area. What We?re Looking For: ? A proven education leader with at least 2 years? experience as a Programme Leader or Deputy Head of Curriculum. ? Full teaching qualification and relevant degree/professional qualification. ? Strong track record of setting and achieving challenging improvement targets. ? Excellent people management and communication skills. ? Commercial acumen and budget management experience. ? Passion for inclusive education and student success. ? Lead verifier qualification What we offer: We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development. We also offer a wide range of benefits including: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Hybrid working (up to two days per week working from home) Access to Perkbox, our employee rewards and benefits platform Eye care vouchers Cycle to Work loan Season ticket loan (travel) Computer equipment loan Access to the College?s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Discounts at the College?s on-site hair and beauty salons Opportunity to shape curriculum strategy and make a real impact on student outcomes. Professional development, including coaching training. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Chance to work with diverse stakeholders and industry partners Join us in creating an outstanding educational experience that transforms lives and prepares students for successful futures. If you?re ambitious, accountable and committed to inclusive education, we want to hear from you. Important Information: The safety and welfare of our learners and staff are extremely important to us and we pride ourselves on our robust safeguarding procedures. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children. Please visit our website for further information about our Safeguarding and Prevent policy. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. To apply, please complete an application form before the closing date specified, as CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure you also include a supporting statement as part of your application. We may close the application deadline earlier than expected, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
