Course Leader – REC2334

Barnsley College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution is seeking a Course Leader to oversee and enhance teaching quality in Childcare & Health. The ideal candidate will focus on lesson planning, staff management, and improving student outcomes through support and constructive feedback. Strong leadership and a relevant teaching qualification are essential, along with a proactive approach to integrating technology. Join us to make a positive impact on our students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.
• Understanding and knowledge of the pastoral needs of learners.
• Knowledge of curriculum review and development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and managing high-quality teaching and learning.
• Coordinating with the course team for consistency in delivery.
• Monitoring attendance, retention, and success data.

Skills

Strong leadership and management skills

Proactive approach to embedding digital technologies

Ability to give clear and constructive feedback

Knowledge of teaching methodologies

Organised and self-motivated

Education

Teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain Level 6 PGCE)

Relevant Level 6 qualification

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)

Job description

Course Leader – REC2334

Department: Childcare & Health
Salary: £38,841 to £44,993 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2334 | Closing Date: Sunday, 4th January 2026

The Opportunity

As our Course Leader, you will play a key role in delivering and managing high‑quality teaching and learning for our learners. You’ll take ownership of lesson planning and delivery, ensuring sessions are engaging, relevant, and aligned with awarding body requirements. You’ll manage the full learner journey—from induction through to achievement and progression. This includes setting and monitoring individual learning plans, providing academic and pastoral support, and tracking attendance, retention, and success data. Early intervention and accurate record‑keeping will be essential to support reporting and quality processes. Collaboration is central to this role. You’ll coordinate with your course team to maintain consistency in delivery and standards, line‑manage and support staff, and contribute to their professional development. Administrative responsibilities such as updating registers, uploading assessment outcomes, and preparing for internal verification will also form part of your remit. Beyond day‑to‑day delivery, you’ll help shape curriculum improvements by reviewing schemes of work, embedding key themes like digital skills and sustainability, and supporting the development of new courses or delivery models. You’ll attend departmental meetings, contribute to quality assurance processes, and work closely with colleagues across the college to ensure the course remains effective and learner‑focused.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and solution‑focused leader who can drive high performance and maintain outstanding quality standards. You’ll have the ability to objectively assess your courses, implement incisive actions for improvement, and work collaboratively with the Programme Manager to meet and exceed the college’s quality expectations.

Key attributes include:

• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in line‑managing staff.
• Ability to lead on Internal Verification and liaise effectively for external quality assurance.
• A proactive approach to embedding digital technologies and supporting staff development.
• Commitment to curriculum excellence and continuous improvement.

Required

• Teaching qualification (must be willing to work towards Level 6 PGCE if not already held)
• Relevant Level 6 qualification
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience
• Knowledge of curriculum review, development and planning strategies as appropriate.
• Ability to devise strategies to improve attendance, retention, achievement and pass rates
• Supportive ability to give clear and constructive feedback to students to guide learning
• Understanding and knowledge of the pastoral needs of learners
• Knowledge of a range of teaching methodologies
• Highly‑professional, flexible, organised, self‑motivated, positive with a can‑do attitude, supportive, determined, resilient, team‑player

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 4th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

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.