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Head of Curriculum - English and Maths

Job details
Posting date: 22 September 2025
Salary: £53,599 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 October 2025
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1HS
Company: NCG
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: NCG0000845_1758537970

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Summary

Head of Curriculum - English and Maths

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Department for GCSE English & Maths to lead, inspire and coordinate our curriculum, ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience of strategically leading English and Maths provision, with the ability to drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment. You will be confident in managing timetabling, exam preparation, staff management/people development, and the effective delivery of GCSE structure and content.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Skilled in curriculum development and quality assurance.
  • Knowledgeable in a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment strategies.
  • Passionate about Further Education and its power to transform lives and communities.
  • An inspiring leader, able to support and motivate staff to deliver exceptional results.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is committed to raising standards and achievement in English and Maths

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Flexible Working
  • Student Discount
  • Government Pension Schemes
  • Cycle to Work
  • Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

  • Being both inclusive and diverse
  • Trusting and respecting our communities
  • Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
  • Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy

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