Deputy Head of ESOL; Skills Posted yesterday Salford Expir

Overview

Deputy Head of ESOL (16-18)
Reference: SCCG
3002 |
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026 |
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Salary: £47,619 - £49,259. Incremental progression throughout the band is available
Contract Type: Permanent |
Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE Location: Future Skills, Future Skills, Dakota Avenue, Salford, M50 2PU

The ESOL department at Salford City College is committed to inspiring and developing students who are speakers of other languages, to extend their knowledge, skills and understanding of the English language and British culture. Our aim is to maximise students  potential by improving their communication, literacy, and life skills, enabling students to become confident and independent contributors to modern British society.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Head of ESOL (16-18) to join our busy team. We welcome applicants with a proven track record of outstanding academic success. Candidates must possess a genuine interest in the subject area, be student focused, have a relevant subject degree and have an appropriate postgraduate qualification. The prospective candidate should have a proven track record of teaching ESOL across a variety of levels to both 16-18 and adult learners.

As a Deputy Head of ESOL (16-18) you will be an inspirational and outstanding teacher who promotes the highest levels of achievement for all students. Using your enthusiasm and expertise, you will work closely with your team; leading, developing and monitoring the curriculum so as to maximise the achievement of all students.

For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website. The application link will be provided on the college careers page. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email

We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College). We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year. We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.

Our College is an incredible community with opportunities for staff and their families to get involved. We have flexible working policies and invest in our people with training and career opportunities. We offer a Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure. Our shared purpose is to value education for a successful future for learners and staff, with core values of respect, integrity and kindness.

94% of staff are proud to work at the College.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, as part of our safeguarding commitment, we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies:
We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

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