Job Description
Head of Faculty: Mathematics, Sciences & Health
Application Deadline: 17 August 2026
Department: A-Level Provision
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sefton Sixth Form
Compensation: £45,526 - £47,645 / year
🎓Head of Faculty: Mathematics, Sciences & Health
📍 Sefton Sixth Form College, Liverpool
🕓 Full-Time Permanent
📅 50 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
💷 £45,526 - £47,645 per annum + potential market supplement (DOE)
💼 Teachers’ Pension Scheme
🎁 Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits
Join an Outstanding Team
At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.
Lead a Faculty. Inspire a Team. Transform Futures.
Are you an ambitious and experienced educational leader ready to make a significant impact?
Sefton Sixth Form College is seeking a Head of Faculty: Mathematics, Sciences & Health to lead a diverse and high-profile curriculum area, driving excellence in teaching, learning and student achievement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the educational experience of hundreds of young people while leading and developing talented teaching staff within a thriving sixth form environment. You'll play a pivotal role in setting standards, driving continuous improvement and ensuring students achieve their full potential.
Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.
About the Role
As Head of Faculty, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Mathematics, Sciences and Health, creating a culture where high expectations, innovation and collaboration thrive.
You will:
- Lead and inspire curriculum teams to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
- Drive student achievement, progress, attendance and high-grade performance across the faculty.
- Use performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective strategies for success.
- Champion quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
- Develop and support staff, creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, challenged and empowered to excel.
- Build strong partnerships that enhance the student experience and enrich learning opportunities.
About You
We are looking for a confident and credible educational leader who can motivate others and deliver measurable impact.
You will bring:
- A degree and recognised teaching qualification.
- Proven experience of leading curriculum quality improvement.
- A track record of raising standards and improving performance.
- Strong understanding of achievement, progress measures and value-added performance.
- Experience of managing and developing staff to achieve ambitious goals.
- Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills.
- A passion for student success and an unwavering commitment to educational excellence.
Please refer to the person specification for further details.
Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
Why Join Hugh Baird College?
When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance
Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Medicash
Access to Medicash’s health plans which are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
Pension Scheme
You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
Professional Development
We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.
Industrial Commercial Updates
Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.
Reward and Recognition
Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.
Lifestyle Fitness Gym
You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
Health and Wellbeing
You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Travel
You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.
Retail Discounts
You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.
Blue Light Card
You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.
