Head of Department

2 weeks ago


AshtonunderLyne, Tameside, United Kingdom TAMESIDE COLLEGE Full time

We are looking for a Head of Department (HOD) for our English curriculum who is motivated, inspiring and has an innovative approach to teaching and learning.

Are you someone with an in-depth knowledge of GCSE English? Do you have an innovative approach to leading a team? Is the learner journey a key priority in your role? Are you an inspirational leader who is looking for your next challenge and an opportunity to improve the lives and futures of the young people of Tameside? If the answer is yes, this may be the post for you.


As a HOD, you have access to the Teacher Pensions scheme and enjoy some fantastic benefits whilst working for the college, i.e., Costa Coffee on site, free on-site Gym at Beaufort Road with PT sessions, onsite bakery products at Tameside One, The Restaurant and salon at Tameside One (with fantastic discounts) to name but a few.

Of course, we offer retail discounts, cycle to work, great holiday allowances and an employee saving club via Manchester Credit Union.


Here's the standard bit:

You will lead a very strong team of professional teachers across a variety of provisions across the English departments.


You will develop and implement policies and procedures that support the quality improvement of the area, you will inspirationally lead members of a team to deliver appropriate and engaging curricula ensuring the sharing of good practice wherever possible.

You will also develop links with HE institutions, employers and professionals with the focus of participating in new initiatives, increasing skills development and work experience opportunities for all learners in the department.


About us:

Tameside College has an excellent reputation and this is a real opportunity for you to make a difference in people's lives.

We're based in Ashton-Under-Lyne Greater Manchester in a diverse and vibrant further education college, with a sixth form centre, that offers a wide range of course including A level and advanced level vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships and adult courses up to degree Level.

We aim to give all our students an exceptional learning experience.


We believe in excellence and this is underpinned throughout the college with high expectations, a professional and inspirational working environment (as part of the Vision Tameside £100 million+ accommodation strategy) and outstanding teaching and learning.

We also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, we aim to give learners every opportunity to develop their full potential in a motivated, inspirational, supportive and friendly environment.

You will be experienced at inspirationally leading curriculum, be a strong team player and possess excellent communication skills.

Come join us on our journey to outstanding

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