Course Leader for Society Health & Development

Barnsley College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern College is seeking a Course Leader for Society, Health and Development to provide day-to-day curriculum leadership and coordination across programmes, from Tailored Learning to Level 4. You will lead course development, teaching materials and delivery methods, and monitor attendance, progression and quality assurance.

The role may include line management of involved staff. You will bring industry experience and strong curriculum planning skills, using diverse teaching methodologies to

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day curriculum leadership and coordination for Society, Health and Development programmes.
• Lead course delivery planning, schemes of work and assessment activities.
• Monitor learner attendance, retention, achievement and progress, with quality assurance involvement.

Job description

Course Leader for Society Health & Development

Department: Northern College

Salary: £41,172 - £47,693 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Starting Salary - Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale. A higher starting salary may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Reference: REC2538 | Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Course Leader to provide day-to-day curriculum leadership and coordination for programmes within Society, Health and Development.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-quality provision across areas that may include Access to Higher Education, Pre-Access, Health and Social Care, Peer Mentoring and Counselling, from Tailored Learning through to Level 4.

Working closely with the Programme Manager, you will help maintain high standards of teaching, learning, assessment, learner progress and quality assurance. You will act as the first point of contact for routine course-level matters and elevate significant concerns where appropriate.

You will lead allocated courses and contribute to curriculum review, planning and development, including the creation of new courses, teaching materials and methods of delivery. You will also teach across a range of programmes, plan schemes of work, undertake assessment activities and provide effective tutorial support and guidance to learners.

A key part of the role will be taking responsibility for learner attendance, retention, achievement and success. You will contribute to enrolment and promotional activities, undertake initial and diagnostic assessments and monitor learners’ individual learning plans. The role may also include the line management and development of staff associated with the programmes you lead.

About You

You will be a professional, flexible and organised individual with a motivational approach to your work and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality education and support.

You will have relevant industry experience and a sound understanding of curriculum planning, review and development. You will be able to develop effective strategies to improve learner attendance, retention, achievement and success, while providing clear and constructive feedback that supports learners to progress.

With strong verbal and written communication skills, you will understand the pastoral needs of learners and be confident using a range of teaching methodologies. You will also have the ability to support and guide colleagues associated with the programmes you lead