Course Leader for Society Health & Development (REC2538)

Barnsley College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Funded CPD opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Free Barnsley College courses

Free breakfast daily

Staff discounts

Job summary

Barnsley College is seeking an experienced Course Leader for Society Health & Development to provide day-to-day curriculum leadership across related programmes. You will work with the Programme Manager to maintain high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and quality assurance, while leading course teams and supervising staff.

You will manage attendance, retention and progression, contribute to curriculum development and delivery, and provide effective tutorial support to learners.

Qualifications

• Cert Ed, PGCE or Level 6 Diploma (or working towards)
• Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience
• Knowledge of curriculum review, development and planning strategies
• Ability to devise strategies to improve attendance, retention, achievement and success
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to support learning
• Understanding of the pastoral needs of learners
• Knowledge of a range of teaching methodologies
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to support and guide associated staff
• Professional, flexible and organised approach
• Motivational approach to work and timekeeping
• Motivation to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Ability to establish professional relationships and boundaries
• Emotional resilience when challenging behaviours

Responsibilities

• Lead allocated courses and contribute to curriculum review, planning and development
• Teach across a range of programmes, plan schemes of work and undertake assessments
• Provide tutorial support and guidance to learners
• Monitor learner attendance, retention, achievement and progress
• Contribute to enrolment and promotional activities and initial/diagnostic assessments
• Line manage and develop staff associated with the programmes (where applicable)
• Collaborate with Programme Manager to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and quality assurance

Skills

Cert Ed

PGCE

Level 6 Diploma

Two years experience

Curriculum planning

Attendance improvement

Feedback to learners

Teaching methodologies

Communication skills

Staff development

Timekeeping

Working with young people

Professional boundaries

Emotional resilience

Education

Cert Ed / PGCE / Level 6 Diploma

Job description

Course Leader for Society Health & Development

Department: Northern College

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 8 th 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.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

• Cert Ed, PGCE or Level 6 Diploma, or a willingness to work towards
• A minimum of two years’ relevant work experience
• Knowledge of curriculum review, development and planning strategies
• Ability to devise strategies to improve attendance, retention, achievement and success rates
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to support learning
• Understanding of the pastoral needs of learners
• Knowledge of a range of teaching methodologies
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to support and guide associated staff
• Professional, flexible and organised approach
• Motivational approach to work and good timekeeping
• Motivation and suitability to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries
• Emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviours

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with on-site facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our on-site salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
• Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval)

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:

• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level

Closing date for applications is Sunday 8 th November 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this at the point of appointment. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

We are committed to sustainability, embedding environmentally responsible practices across everything we do and preparing our learners for a low‑carbon future. Find out more about our approach: View our Sustainability Strategy