Director of English, Maths and ESOL

Director of English, Maths and ESOL

Final date to receive applications: 17 August 2026

Department: English, Maths & ESOL

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Hugh Baird College
- Main Campus

Compensation: £54,571 - £56,911 / year

Director of English, Maths and ESOL at Hugh Baird College, Bootle, Liverpool, full‑time permanent. 50 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. £54,571 – £56,911 per annum, Teachers’ Pension Scheme and access to Medicash and other staff benefits.

As a director you will shape and lead the college’s English, Maths and ESOL provision, driving educational excellence and ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners of all ages.

Reporting to the Vice Principal Academic Skills & Quality, you will play a pivotal role in curriculum development, embedding innovation, and delivering a high‑quality learning experience that enables students to achieve their full potential.

As Director of English, Maths & ESOL you will provide leadership across the College’s English, Maths and ESOL provision, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, assessment and student achievement.

You will:

• Lead curriculum development and innovation across English, Maths and ESOL.
• Drive improvements in attendance, achievement, high grades, progression and overall student success.
• Lead and develop a team of Heads of Department and curriculum staff, creating a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
• Champion quality assurance and quality improvement strategies that deliver measurable impact.
• Use performance intelligence and data to inform decision‑making and drive sustained improvement.
• Build partnerships and develop innovative approaches that enhance teaching, learning and student outcomes.

You will be an experienced and credible educational leader with a proven track record of delivering excellence.

You will bring:

• Significant experience of curriculum leadership and development.
• A strong history of leading teams to achieve outstanding performance and student outcomes.
• Extensive knowledge of quality assurance, quality improvement and curriculum innovation.
• Experience of successfully managing change and driving improvement across a large curriculum area.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and people management skills.
• A passion for transforming lives through education and creating opportunities for all learners to succeed.

Please refer to the person specification for further details.

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:

• Generous holiday allowance – up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
• Flexible working options depending on the business need.
• Access to Medicash health plans.
• Access to the Teachers’ or Local Government Pension scheme depending on your role.
• Continual professional development opportunities.
• 35 hours per year for industrial commercial updates.
• Employee reward scheme and annual staff celebration event.
• Discounted access to the on‑campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
• Staff wellness activities and mental health support;
  Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted rail or bus travel, interest‑free season ticket loans and free on‑campus parking.
• Retail discounts and eligibility for a Blue Light card.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.