Head of Learning - GCSE Maths & English / A Levels

Chichester College is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced senior education leader to take up the role of Head of Learning - GCSE Maths & English and A Levels. This is a critical appointment for the College, with strategic oversight of learning, teaching and outcomes for over 3,000 GCSE Maths and English students and more than 650 A Level students., As Head of Learning, you will:
+ Provide strategic and operational leadership for GCSE Maths and English and the A Level provision, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
+ Lead a large and high-profile curriculum area with responsibility for student outcomes, retention, achievement, progress and value added, including GCSE progress measures and A Level ALPs.
+ Line manage two Teaching and Learning Managers, one with responsibility for GCSE Maths and English and one for A Levels, ensuring strong middle leadership, consistency of practice and continuous improvement.
+ Lead the strategic development and growth of the A Level curriculum, aligning provision to curriculum intent, accountability agreements, Ofsted expectations and local priorities.
+ Work collaboratively across the College Group to drive quality improvement, innovation and consistency in teaching, learning and assessment.
+ Champion a coaching culture that supports staff development, reflection, innovation and professional growth.
+ Represent the College positively with schools, parents, employers and external stakeholders, strengthening the reputation of both the A Level offer and GCSE provision.
You will be responsible for delivering agreed KPIs and contributing significantly to College-wide strategy, planning, self-assessment and quality assurance processes.

This role sits at the centre of our quality, performance and curriculum strategy and will suit a candidate currently operating at Assistant Principal or equivalent senior leadership level, with a strong track record of raising standards, leading managers and delivering impact at scale., This is a senior, influential leadership post and we are seeking an individual who brings:
+ Substantial experience of leading GCSE Maths and English and/or A Level provision, ideally within a General FE or sixth form context.
+ A proven record of raising standards in teaching, learning and assessment, securing strong student outcomes and value added.
+ Experience of line managing other curriculum leaders or managers, with the ability to coach, challenge and inspire at scale.
+ Strong knowledge of curriculum planning, funding, assessment frameworks, value-added measures (including ALPs) and regulatory requirements.
+ Credibility and presence to operate confidently at senior leadership level, contributing to strategic decision-making across the College.
+ A deep commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, student engagement, safeguarding and high expectations for all learners.
+ An innovative, forward-thinking approach with the confidence to lead change and improvement in a complex curriculum environment.
You will hold a teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE or equivalent), a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and have strong digital, analytical and leadership skills. Coaching or mentoring expertise is essential, with management or senior leadership qualifications desirable.
Why join Chichester College?
+ A rare opportunity to shape the educational experience of thousands of students at GCSE and A Level.
+ A senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence and visibility.
+ A strong culture of professional trust, innovation and collaboration.

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:
+ Teachers Pension Scheme the Group contributes 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
+ 40 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
+ Commitment to professional development and leadership growth.
+ Discount schemes including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
+ Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service).
+ Continuous professional development opportunities including back to industry days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.