Deputy Head - English, Maths & ESOL

Deputy Head - English, Maths & ESOL 

Location: Salisbury 

Salary: £42,511 rising to £44,419 per year 

 Are you ready to take the next step in your education career? Whether you’re an experienced leader or ready to move into your first Deputy role, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on learners’ futures through English, Maths and ESOL provision at Wiltshire College & University Centre. 

As our new Deputy Head – English, Maths & ESOL, you will play a key leadership role in driving excellence across these essential curriculum areas, supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds to achieve their goals, build confidence, and progress into further study or employment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team that is central to our mission of transforming lives through education. 

In this pivotal role, you will support the Head of Faculty in leading and developing English, Maths and ESOL provision across the campus. You will champion high standards in teaching, learning and assessment, support curriculum innovation, and help create an inclusive and aspirational culture where both staff and students thrive. Working collaboratively with curriculum teams, support services, and external stakeholders, you will ensure our provision remains responsive, engaging, and aligned to student and employer needs. 

To support your leadership responsibilities, this role includes up to 50% remission from teaching duties, providing dedicated time to focus on curriculum development, staff support, quality improvement, and strategic priorities across the faculty. 

This is your opportunity to inspire staff, raise achievement, and help shape a curriculum that supports learner success, progression, and lifelong opportunity. 

What We Offer 

💷 Salary: £42,511 rising to £44,419 per year 

🕰️ Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year 

✔️ Outstanding Benefits 

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension 
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays 
• College closure and wellbeing days – including a 2-week paid Christmas closure 
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support 
• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses 
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure 
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money while staying active 
• Professional Development – training, certifications, and career progression opportunities 
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry 

A leadership role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow. 

What You’ll Do 

• Support the strategic leadership and operational management of English, Maths and ESOL provision across the College. 
• Drive high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that improves student achievement and progression outcomes. 
• Lead on curriculum planning, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives within the department. 
• Support and develop teaching staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance management. 
• Monitor learner progress and implement interventions that improve attendance, retention, and achievement. 
• Champion inclusive practice and support learners with diverse educational backgrounds and needs. 
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance curriculum delivery and learner experience. 
• Contribute to self-assessment, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement planning. 

What You’ll Bring 

• A recognised teaching qualification (Level 4 or above). 
• Significant teaching experience within English, Maths, ESOL, or related curriculum areas. 
• Experience of curriculum leadership or departmental coordination within Further Education or a similar setting. 
• A strong understanding of quality assurance processes and curriculum improvement strategies. 
• Knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills delivery and current educational priorities within FE. 
• A passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners. 
• Excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills. 
• The ability to motivate and inspire both staff and students in a fast-paced educational environment. 

✨ Why Choose This Path? 

• An opportunity to shape and influence essential curriculum areas that impact every learner journey. 
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement. 
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to student achievement, confidence, and progression. 
• A culture that values innovation, wellbeing, diversity, and professional growth. 
• Opportunities for further leadership development within a forward-thinking college group. 

⚡ Make a move that truly pays off 

If you’re ready to help lead outstanding English, Maths & ESOL provision at Wiltshire College & University Centre, we’d love to hear from you.  

Please note: 

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document. 

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Safer Recruitment 

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates. 

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities. 

 Closing date: 31st May 2026 

Shortlist date: 1st June 2026 

Interview date: 11th June 2026