Head of Literacy and Numeracy
Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and learner-focused individual to lead Literacy and Numeracy provision across the College.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader to coordinate and develop high-quality Literacy and Numeracy provision across multiple campuses, supporting learner achievement, progression and success.
As Head of Literacy and Numeracy, you will play a key role in shaping and leading provision across the College, ensuring learners have access to engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning experiences. Working collaboratively with colleagues across vocational and academic areas, you will help drive innovation, quality improvement and outstanding learner outcomes across GCSE English and Mathematics, Essential Skills Wales, ESOL and wider Literacy and Numeracy provision.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader to coordinate and develop high-quality Literacy and Numeracy provision across multiple campuses, supporting learner achievement, progression and success.
As Head of Literacy and Numeracy, you will play a key role in shaping and leading provision across the College, ensuring learners have access to engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning experiences. Working collaboratively with colleagues across vocational and academic areas, you will help drive innovation, quality improvement and outstanding learner outcomes across GCSE English and Mathematics, Essential Skills Wales, ESOL and wider Literacy and Numeracy provision.
What you will be doing
- Lead and coordinate Literacy and Numeracy provision across Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion
- Oversee GCSE English and Mathematics, Essential Skills Wales, ESOL and related Skills provision
- Support high standards in Teaching and Learning across Literacy and Numeracy delivery
- Monitor learner attendance, engagement, achievement and progression, implementing interventions where required
- Coordinate operational processes including timetabling, examinations, learner enrolment and performance monitoring
- Lead Professional Learning and staff development relating to Literacy and Numeracy across vocational and academic provision
- Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, support services and external stakeholders to enhance learner outcomes
- Promote innovative, inclusive and learner-centred approaches to Literacy and Numeracy delivery
- Support the embedding of bilingual and Welsh-medium practice across provision
- Contribute to cross-college quality improvement and curriculum development initiatives
- Use performance data and quality processes to drive continuous improvement and learner success
- Manage and support the Literacy and Numeracy delivery team, including performance management and staff development
What you will need
Welsh Language Requirements:
- Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1 desirable
- Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1 desirable
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- Has a degree or equivalent qualification and a recognised teaching qualification
- Has experience of delivering GCSE English, Mathematics and/or Essential Skills Wales provision
- Has experience of leading or supporting teams within an educational environment
- Demonstrates strong organisational, operational and communication skills
- Can analyse performance data and implement effective improvement strategies
- Has a commitment to high standards of learner experience and outcomes
- Can work collaboratively across multiple teams and campuses
- Has knowledge of current developments within Literacy, Numeracy and post-16 education in Wales
- Is professional, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement
Desirable experience includes curriculum coordination, quality assurance processes, ESOL provision and leading professional learning initiatives.
Why work with us
At Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion, we are passionate about creating opportunities, supporting our communities and helping learners achieve their ambitions.
When you join us, you become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, inclusion and professional growth. We are committed to supporting our staff to thrive professionally whilst making a real difference to learners across Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion.
When you join us, you become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, inclusion and professional growth. We are committed to supporting our staff to thrive professionally whilst making a real difference to learners across Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion.
We offer:
- Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer contributions
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 37 days, plus bank holiday and closure days
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and support services
- Opportunities to contribute to innovative teaching and learning practices
- The opportunity to work within a values-driven organisation committed to learner success and community impact
If you are passionate about literacy, numeracy and educational excellence, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to find out more information, or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact
If you would like to find out more information, or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact
Tom.braddock@colegsirgar.ac.uk. Please note that Interviews are scheduled to take place on 10 July 2026 (subject to change).About Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion
Coleg Sir Gâr was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. In 2013 it became Coleg Sir Gar Ltd, a company within the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group, and part of a regional Dual Sector University. The College has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
The College is based in South West Wales and has seven main campuses at Llanelli (Graig), Carmarthen (Pibwrlwyd and Jobs Well), Ammanford, Llandeilo (Gelli Aur), Aberystwyth and Cardigan. The College is also home to Carmarthen School of Art which has its origins dating back to 1854.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.
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Disability Confident
Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.