Head of ESOL (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,337 to £51,081 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Suffolk New College |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Head of ESOL (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover) |
Summary
Head of ESOL (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover) – (on-site)
Within the range of £44,337 to £51,081 per annum* **
*Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria
**Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process
35 hours per week (includes some teaching hours), 52 weeks a year, up to 1 year or the return of the permanent post holder (whichever is sooner)
This is an excellent career opportunity to join the management team at Suffolk New College. This role will require you to lead on the operational and strategic aspects of the ESOL curriculum area.
Working closely with the Director, you will pro-actively support, lead and develop staff to deliver an exceptional student experience.
You will therefore need to be able to demonstrate:
• Excellent people management and development skills;
• Expertise in the curriculum areas of the role and have experience of working with young people aged 16+;
• Ability to build and develop sustainable relationships with employers and external agencies;
• Creative and innovative approaches, which deliver an exceptional student experience and student outcomes.
As part of this role you will also be required to undertake some teaching hours, therefore you should also be able to demonstrate proven teaching expertise in a related subject area and positive lesson observations.
You should also hold a degree or professional qualification, maths and English at level 2 or equivalent alongside a teaching qualification at level 5.
This post is based at Suffolk New College Ipswich. However, Suffolk New College is a multi campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026 at Midnight
Interview date: Monday 13th April 2026
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
Within the range of £44,337 to £51,081 per annum* **
*Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria
**Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process
35 hours per week (includes some teaching hours), 52 weeks a year, up to 1 year or the return of the permanent post holder (whichever is sooner)
This is an excellent career opportunity to join the management team at Suffolk New College. This role will require you to lead on the operational and strategic aspects of the ESOL curriculum area.
Working closely with the Director, you will pro-actively support, lead and develop staff to deliver an exceptional student experience.
You will therefore need to be able to demonstrate:
• Excellent people management and development skills;
• Expertise in the curriculum areas of the role and have experience of working with young people aged 16+;
• Ability to build and develop sustainable relationships with employers and external agencies;
• Creative and innovative approaches, which deliver an exceptional student experience and student outcomes.
As part of this role you will also be required to undertake some teaching hours, therefore you should also be able to demonstrate proven teaching expertise in a related subject area and positive lesson observations.
You should also hold a degree or professional qualification, maths and English at level 2 or equivalent alongside a teaching qualification at level 5.
This post is based at Suffolk New College Ipswich. However, Suffolk New College is a multi campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026 at Midnight
Interview date: Monday 13th April 2026
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
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