Head of English, Maths, Digital and Inclusion

Head of English, Maths, Digital and Inclusion– up to £57,750 (pay award pending)

An exciting Headship role is now available.  You will be joining a good provider at a time where making a difference to peoples’ lives is even more important as we move out of the Pandemic.  This role has full autonomy of the portfolio to grow and develop the curriculum offer, develop the inclusive learning and employability options for learners whilst ensuring that those at the start of their journey are nurtured in the right way.

The new digital world has meant that we have updated the ways we are working so the role will ensure that the digital curriculum is embraced and also that new systems and approaches are fully embedded within the area and enhance the learners experience.

The digital curriculum offer goes beyond essential digital skills and is leading the tech sector programmes of delivery with programmes form Level 2 to Level 5 including two bootcamps.

Westminster City Council is committed to creating a Fairer City where people are born into a supportive and safe environment, grow and learn throughout their lives, build fantastic careers in world-leading industries.  Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) is the City Council’s adult education service and the largest local authority adult education service in London and one of the largest nationally.

Our recent Ofsted was good overall with outstanding features and will enable us to grow and develop as an organization and want someone who shares our vision of attaining excellence to join our passionate and highly skilled leadership team.  We provide life-changing learning opportunities for our learners through our qualification courses, apprenticeship programmes and extensive community based provision.  We work to adapt to the changing needs of our communities – resulting in a dynamic atmosphere where ambition, diversity and creativity are celebrated.

If you want to join an organisation that makes a difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you. 

What we Offer: 

We are passionate about our aim to be an inclusive workplace for all that reflects the communities we serve, and we believe everyone is valued.

We particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and those with hidden or visible disabilities. 

The Service offers a competitive salary, employment benefits including a public sector pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and opportunities for Continuous Professional Development. 

Closing Date 9am Friday 30th September 2022.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th October 2022 (candidates must be available to attend on this day) 

To apply for this post, please complete the WAES Application Form and EO Monitoring Form from our website.  When completing your application, please refer to the Job Description.

When you have completed this, please email it back to recruitment@waes.ac.uk   

Please quote ED/WAES/2036 in all correspondence for this role 

A Basic DBS is required for this post