Head of GCSE in Bishopthorpe

Head of GCSE Ref:2526/245 Hours:37 hours per week  Salary:£54,822 per annum. Plus generous benefits. These include:  •  50 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)  •  Generous Occupational Pension Scheme About the role We are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our College Leadership Team as Head of GCSE. This is a strategically important role responsible for leading and improving the delivery of GCSE and Level 2 English and Mathematics across the college. Working closely with Curriculum Managers, teaching teams and support services, you will drive high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring students achieve the outcomes they need to progress successfully. You will provide leadership for GCSE English and Mathematics provision, overseeing quality assurance, curriculum development, examination planning, performance monitoring and intervention strategies. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the college meets funding and compliance requirements relating to English and Mathematics, while developing innovative approaches to improve attendance, achievement, progress and student engagement. Leading a team of curriculum coordinators, you will champion evidence-informed practice and support colleagues across the college to deliver excellent outcomes for learners. As a member of the College Leadership Team, you will contribute to wider strategic priorities and continuous improvement activities across the organisation. About the person We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced educational leader with a proven track record of securing strong student outcomes and leading improvement in Further Education. You will hold a recognised teaching qualification and degree-level qualification, together with substantial experience of teaching and leading English, Mathematics or a closely related curriculum area. You will have a strong understanding of GCSE and Level 2 qualification delivery, quality assurance processes, performance management and curriculum improvement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: •    Successful leadership of teams that achieve ambitious student outcomes. •    A strong track record of improving achievement, attendance, progress and value-added measures. •    Excellent understanding of current developments in Further Education and English and Mathematics policy. •    Experience of driving quality improvement through effective use of data, monitoring and intervention. •    Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across departments. •    A commitment to inclusive, student-centred education and high expectations for all learners. •    The ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff while maintaining accountability for performance and standards. This role would suit an ambitious leader who is passionate about improving life chances through outstanding English and Mathematics provision. About the College We are a deeply ambitious organisation that is committed to delivering the highest quality of provision to the communities we serve. Our (Apply online only) Strategic Plan is clear, we want to be the best 16-to-18 college in the country. York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices. We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym. Please visit our website:   Want to know more?  For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katharine Dent-Jones, Director of Curriculum: Further & Adult Education, at    Staff benefits & Important notices You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website and apply using our application form. Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder, as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings. Closing date: 27 November 2026 (9am) Interview date: 7 December 2026