Deputy Head of Department – English & Maths

As part of the newly formed and ambitious UCS College Group, Taunton College is seeking a dynamic and passionate Deputy Head of English and Maths to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of English and Maths education across our growing institution.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, learner-focused provision that supports outstanding outcomes and progression. The successful candidate will help drive innovation, champion excellence in teaching and learning, and ensure that English and Maths remain at the heart of our curriculum—transforming lives through education and empowering our learners to achieve their full potential.

At UCS College Group, we are united by our mission:

To transform lives and communities through exceptional education, innovative partnerships, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Join us in delivering a bold vision for education across Somerset and beyond.

Job Purpose

The appointed Deputy Head of Department will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality provision across Education programmes for Young People, Higher Education, Adult Learning, and Apprenticeships. The role also includes managing our ESOL offer to ensure it meets the diverse needs of our learners. Through excellent leadership of curriculum teams and coordinating the operational delivery of our provision. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Principal and other members of the College Leadership Team, you will be a key figurehead in managing and supporting the continued success of the college.

At the heart of the role is to support Taunton College in delivering its vision: achieving the four overarching strategic aims that have been developed in response to the current context of local, regional and national priorities. In addition, the role will influence our response to the climate emergency, digital transformation, and our continued work to strengthen equality, diversity, and inclusion for all. 

You will play a critical role in overseeing the operational day to day running of the department, whilst supporting the Assistant Principal in achieving departmental KPIs, appropriate financial contribution and implementing a robust curriculum plan that allows for growth, meeting the needs of our students and local, regional & national skills priorities.

This is an exciting time for the college and our high-performing departments, and we are seeking a proactive, dynamic and experienced practitioner to be a part of our College Department Leadership Team and continue to relentlessly pursue the highest standards and outcomes for our students.  We are passionate about teaching, learning and assessment and as such, critical to this post, the post-holder will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner, with the ability to develop and lead teaching & learning initiatives and pedagogical practice.

Critical to the values of the UCS College Group, the Deputy Head position requires effective communication and people management skills. The ability to motivate, talent develop and unlock the potential of individuals and teams is critical. Being a strong team-player who is positively solution focused, with the ability to work collaboratively with leaders and managers across different areas is essential.