Interim Head of English and Maths - #2065128

Interim Head of English & Maths – Further Education

FE College | Immediate August Start | Initially until 23rd October 2026

We are seeking an experienced and impactful Interim Head of English & Maths to join a Further Education college from 10th August 2026 through to 23rd October 2026.

This is a key leadership appointment requiring a proven FE specialist who can quickly establish credibility, lead at pace, and drive measurable improvement across English and maths provision.

Essential Experience:

• Senior leadership experience within Further Education, such as Head of Department, Curriculum Manager, Director of English & Maths, or equivalent

• Strong leadership of GCSE and Functional Skills English and/or maths provision

• Proven track record of improving achievement, retention, attendance, and learner progress

• Experience managing large curriculum teams and driving rapid improvement

• Strong understanding of FE funding, curriculum, and accountability frameworks

• Experience using performance data to identify risks and implement interventions

• Quality assurance and improvement experience including lesson observations, learning walks, SARs, and standardisation

• Curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling, and budget/resource management experience

• Staff performance management, coaching, and CPD leadership

• Experience improving learner engagement and attendance strategies

• Ability to work effectively within an interim leadership capacity and deliver impact quickly

• Familiarity with OCR and Eduqas awarding bodies

• Relevant teaching qualification and degree required; leadership qualification desirable

The Ideal Candidate:

You will be a confident FE leader with the ability to stabilise, motivate, and improve provision within a short-term assignment. Strong stakeholder management, organisational skills, and resilience under pressure are essential.

• If you are interested, or know someone suitable within the FE sector, please get in touch directly for further information.