Head of School of English

3 weeks ago


Leyland, United Kingdom Runshaw College Full time

**HEAD OF SCHOOL OF ENGLISH & MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - REF 2304102**

**£51,792, to £56,106** **per annum**

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.

We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District. Our Leyland campus is home to over 6000 learners and 650 staff.

The School of English and Modern Foreign Languages is a large, forward-looking, and very successful school, with consistently strong outcomes and high levels of student satisfaction. The School provides a broad range of high quality learning opportunities across the College’s programmes, with A levels in English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature, French, Spanish and German, a significant GCSE English resit offer and Functional Skills courses for adults from Entry Level to Level 2. We also have a small number of adult learners enrolled onto our ESOL courses. The teaching team comprises 14 teachers working in highly effective and productive Continuous Improvement Teams led by experienced and successful course leaders.

In addition to high quality classroom-based learning experiences, students in the School also benefit from a wide range of Academy activities as part of the wider college Horizons Programme. These include sessions for students needing extra support and those aiming for the highest grades; theatre trips, plus visits to and visiting speakers from universities and employers; residential trips in the UK and Europe; and the highly commended magazine, The Runshaw Insider.

This post offers a talented and committed Head of School an excellent opportunity to build on these existing outstanding achievements and strengths, and to lead the School of English and Modern Foreign Languages on the next stage of its mission to remain vital, relevant, and attractive in our increasingly diverse, inclusive and digital world, and to continue to be a centre of excellence for the study of English and Modern Foreign Languages.

Runshaw’s College Management Team has a reputation for excellence and high achievement. We are keen to welcome an individual with drive, ambition and the right blend of skills to succeed in this complex and rewarding role.

**Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 12**th **May 2023**

Runshaw College is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the health and welfare of all our college community.


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