Deputy Head of ESOL

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, they should 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.

• 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, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose:
  We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with 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.

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

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CityUK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.