Lead Deputy Head of Department: Maths and English

Lead Deputy Head of Department: Maths and English

Reference: SCCG2975 | Closing Date: 02/12/2025 | Interview Date: w/c 08/12/2025

Salary: £46,341 - £49,449. Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1 FTE | Location: Worsley College, Walkden Road, Worsley, M28 7QD

About the Role

We are seeking an inspirational and driven Lead Deputy Head of Department to join our Pre-Advanced English and Maths team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educator to play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our learners and staff within this vital curriculum area.

As Lead Deputy Head of Department, you will support the Head of Department in leading the strategic and operational delivery of high-quality English and Maths provision. You will be responsible for line managing and developing a team of teaching staff, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment across the department.

You will also contribute to curriculum planning, quality improvement, and the development of innovative learning resources, helping to drive student achievement, retention, and progression.

This is an ideal role for a passionate practitioner ready to take the next step in their leadership career within a dynamic and supportive college environment.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

Reasons to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).

• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.

• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.

• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.

• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.

• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.

• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.

• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.

• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.

• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.