About the Role
Leeds City College are recruiting for a Programme Manager to join their school of Engineering and Manufacturing. We are looking for an outstanding candidate to support the management team. Whilst an advantage, candidates DO NOT need to be able to teach within an Engineering field.
We can offer you: the opportunity to teach your subject specialism at Level 2/3 to our fantastic learners who are bright, curious, motivated, and engaging young people; a focus on staff wellbeing and professional development; a supportive and inclusive learning environment in the heart of the thriving city centre.
Your role will require a deep understanding and sensitivity to a variety of learner needs. You will be expected to support the delivery team in managing workflow and administration responsibilities, all with the aim of empowering learners to reach their full potential.
We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Manager, who will drive our strategic ambitions, growth and quality in our provision. You will have the responsibility to lead and manage a team of teachers across a range of programmes.
Want to know more or to arrange a informal visit please contact Clayton Stott Head of Department clayton.stott2@leedscitycollege.ac.uk
What You Will Do
- Lead activities to ensure effective planning, preparation, & development of schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching & learning for identified courses is being undertaken.
- Ensure effective delivery of sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods, for identified courses. Lead and manage the development & employment of assessment activities for identified courses.
- Lead and manage the assessment of student work and feedback to help learners improve, and record learner’s progress for identified courses.
- Lead and manage the creation of targets, and record and monitor the progress of them.
- Lead and manage quality assurance processes.
- Be responsible for the retention, achievement, success, and attendance for identified courses.
- Build positive relationships with learners and provide support to ensure successful outcomes.
- Programme Managers are required to teach/deliver as part of the role, if the candidate was not an Engineering specialist this would be a focus of pastoral sessions (review meetings, facilitate skills activities)
About You
- Willingness to drive improvement and reflect on practice
- Strong people skills
- Hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
- Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching field.
- Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
- Experience of positively managing student and group progression, advice, and guidance in a school or Further Education setting.
Please link your application to the below job description.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting:Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.