Job Title: Director of Foundation Maths and English
Department: Foundation Studies
Salary: £81,119 per year
Job Type: Full time permanent, 35 hours per week
The Director of Foundation Maths and English is a key strategic role, leading the implementation of a research-informed pedagogy across the directorate, that draws from international best practice whilst meeting regional and national priorities. The role will provide expertise in curriculum design and implementation that turns disadvantage to advantage for students, delivering ‘The Liverpool Way’ into every aspect of the curriculum and learning space, removing barriers to engagement and learning through targeted, insight-based interventions and wrap around schemes of support.
The postholder will bring substantial leadership experience in Further Education English and Maths provision, including GCSE and Functional Skills delivery, and will collaborate with key stakeholders, employers, industry and curriculum trailblazers to enhance the knowledge and skills of staff and students and develop the academic studies and higher education curriculum offer. Particularly, this will draw upon Liverpool’s unique economic, cultural and social assets to bolster our curriculum and the student experience.
The Director of Foundation Maths and English will be a supportive member of the Strategic Leadership Team which drives a culture of high performance and aspiration across all areas of the College. The postholder will, from time to time, deputise for the Vice Principal Curriculum Development and Innovation, and directly support SLT colleagues in delivering an outstanding student experience for all students.
Responsible to:
Vice Principal Curriculum Development and Innovation