Interim Head and English and Maths

Now Education are working in partnership with Wirral Met College who are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of English & Maths to lead and drive rapid improvement across English and maths provision during a key period of the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced FE leader who can quickly establish credibility, lead at pace, and deliver measurable impact across GCSE and Functional Skills provision.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for English and maths provision across the college.

Lead curriculum teams to improve student achievement, attendance, retention, and progress outcomes.

Drive rapid quality improvement initiatives within a short-term interim appointment.

Use performance data effectively to identify risks and implement targeted interventions.

Oversee curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling, and resource allocation.

Lead quality assurance activities including lesson observations, learning walks, standardisation, and self-assessment.

Support and develop staff performance through coaching and professional development.

Work collaboratively with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure high-quality learner outcomes.

Essential Criteria

Please note: only candidates who meet the following essential criteria will be considered

Proven senior leadership experience within Further Education (FE), ideally as:

Head of Department

Curriculum Manager

Director of English & Maths

or similar FE leadership role

Strong track record of leading English and/or maths provision across GCSE and Functional Skills programmes.

Demonstrable success in improving student achievement, retention, attendance, and progress.

Experience managing large curriculum teams.

Proven ability to drive rapid improvement within tight timescales.

Extensive knowledge of FE funding, curriculum, and accountability frameworks relating to English and maths.

Strong experience using data to monitor performance and implement targeted interventions.

Successful experience leading quality assurance and quality improvement activities.

Experience in curriculum planning, timetabling, staffing, and budget/resource management.

Experience managing staff performance and supporting teacher development.

Proven strategies to improve learner engagement and attendance.

Ability to establish credibility quickly in an interim capacity.

Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver measurable impact quickly.

Familiarity with awarding bodies including OCR and Eduqas.

Relevant teaching qualification and degree in English, Maths, Education, or related discipline.

Leadership qualification desirable.

Additional Information

Wirral Met College is open to considering candidates on either:

Agency/interim daily rate basis, or

Fixed-term contract arrangement.

If you are an experienced FE leader available for an immediate interim assignment and able to make a rapid impact, we would love to hear from you.