Head of Learning – ESOL

Salary: £43,294 - £49, 584 per annum (Grade 5 -6 )

Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week, Permanent (1.0 FTE)

Excellent suite of total reward benefits

Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.

Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health, and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue on our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.

Our success is through Our People!

Working in partnership with the Director of Lifelong Learning and Skills and in collaboration with the wider curriculum management team, you will lead on ESOL delivery for Study Programme learners, adults and in community settings – playing a pivotal role in driving growth strategies in these areas, including their development, innovation and rigorous quality improvement processes. An ambitious and student-focussed leader you will share our commitment to our goal of continued progress in high levels of learner progress and achievement.

Your passion and enthusiasm will be underpinned by the experience, skills and understanding you bring including:

• Experience of leading and shaping ESOL provision, including Study Programmes, Adult Learning, and Community-based delivery, with a strong focus on inclusivity and learner-centred approaches.
• A commitment to teaching excellence, using data and insight to drive improvements in teaching, learning, assessment, and staff development.
• An innovative approach to curriculum design, embedding real-world English skills that support learners to progress confidently into further education, employment, or training.
• A track record of building partnerships and fostering an inclusive team culture, working collaboratively with staff, learners, and external stakeholders to enhance support and opportunities.
• Be passionate about learner achievement, with proven success in helping students achieve their goals and make meaningful progress in their education and beyond.

It is essential that you have a PGCE or equivalent, a degree and relevant teaching experience, along with a CPD portfolio to evidence your up-to-date knowledge and skills. 

We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:

• Enhanced leave policies including 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus an additional wellbeing day)
• A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy gym
• Free on-site parking

Please submit your CV and covering letter to humanresources@stokecoll.ac.uk

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Helpful to have an informal chat?

You are invited to contact Elliot White (Director of Lifelong Learning and Skills)  elliot.white@stokecoll.ac.uk

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population.

The College is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.