Head of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

HEAD OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) FOR ENGLISH AND MATHS EDUCATORS

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns available)

Salary: £50,000 (inclusive of London weighting)

Contract: Fixed term until March 2027

Proposed Start date: ASAP depending on candidates' availability.

Complete our online application, including your CV (max 2 pages) and responses to the 3 application questions by 14th May.

Suitable candidates will be contacted after the closing date. First round of interviews will take place w/c 19th May online. Second round of interviews will be in person w/c 26th May.

Make a National Impact in Further Education

Are you an ambitious, experienced educator with a passion for driving quality in English and maths teaching? Get Further is looking for a Head of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to lead our national CPD programme, support the growth of our training offer, and help transform the lives of thousands of learners.

As Head of CPD, you'll join a mission-driven team focused on improving outcomes for students who haven't yet achieved gateway qualifications. This is your chance to shape national practice, influence professional development across the Further Education sector, and lead a dynamic team delivering evidence-based, high-quality training.

Your role as Head of CPD

As our Head of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), you will:

Lead Our National CPD Programme

• Design and deliver training that improves teaching in English and maths, with a focus on supporting learners with SEND across Further Education
• Ensure our CPD offer is high-quality, evidence-informed, and aligned with our strategic goals
• Monitor impact using Salesforce and robust KPIs

Lead and Develop a Talented Team

• Line-manage three subject-specific CPD Managers
• Foster a high-performance, values-driven culture
• Provide strategic input as part of our Senior Management Team

Build Partnerships & Grow Our Reach

• Lead on promoting and growing our CPD work, with support from the Chief Programmes Officer
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the Further Education landscape
• Promote the programme and represent Get Further nationally

Oversee Budgets and Reporting

• Manage programme finances, ensuring cost-effectiveness and sustainability
• Provide accurate reports for trustees, funders, and senior leaders

You're passionate about learning and professional development. You've led training sessions, mentored colleagues, and seen the difference great CPD can make not just for teachers, but for the learners they support. You've taught GCSE English or maths and understand what it takes to create real change in classrooms.

You've designed training that's based on research and grounded in practical experience. You care about quality, not box-ticking. You enjoy working with others, thinking strategically, and making sure things get done well.

You're full of ideas, not put off by a challenge, and always looking to improve. You know how to lead a team, but you're also hands-on and happy to muck in when needed.

And if your OneDrive is full of slide decks, research summaries, and practical resources you've shared with others - you'll fit right in.

We're seeking a Head of CPD who brings:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or international equivalent)
3+ years' teaching experience in English and/or maths at GCSE level
Strong track record in delivering CPD for educators
A strategic mindset with excellent organisation and attention to detail
Leadership experience and the ability to inspire and develop others
Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with data-driven programme improvement and safeguarding best practices

Experience in the Further Education sector and leading national training initiatives is a bonus - but not essential.

For full breakdown of our essential and desirable personal specifications, please refer to our recruitment pack.

Why work with us

Join a team where your work really matters - and where your wellbeing and development are supported every step of the way.

Work-Life Balance

• 36 days of holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Hybrid and flexible working - including school hours
• Remote-friendly (monthly office visit for non-London staff)

Development

• Ongoing learning and CPD opportunities
• Termly team development days in London
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Collaborative, inclusive culture with shared values at its heart

Join our mission

The role of Head of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is your opportunity to help tackle educational inequality and make a lasting impact on teachers and learners across England.

This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work in the UK; if applicable, please detail your visa status in your application. Due to our status as a charity, we regret that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Get Further is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010.

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