HE Programme Leader, Health & Social Care Top-Up

Doncaster College; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

43 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support & Employee benefits

Same-day GP appointments

Electric car scheme

On-site facilities

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced HE Programme Leader Health and Social Care to lead the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care top‑up across UCNL and UCDon. You will shape curriculum, lead teaching and student support, and uphold high academic standards through collaboration with university partners.

The role requires programme leadership, data analysis, quality assurance and engagement in recruitment. Travel between Doncaster and Scunthorpe is essential to fulfil duties.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health and Social Care-related subject.
• Extensive Health and Social Care sector experience.
• Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience leading programmes within Higher Education.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Commitment to quality assurance and student success.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum planning and development within the programme area.
• Manage and coordinate the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care programme, ensuring its smooth and effective operation.
• Lead programme team meetings and relevant departmental committees.
• Produce annual programme reports and analyse student achievement and performance data.
• Deliver high-quality Higher Education teaching and assessment.
• Provide personal academic support and tutoring to students.
• Support programme timetabling and resource planning.
• Contribute to quality assurance and quality enhancement activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with university partners, external examiners and industry stakeholders.
• Support student recruitment, induction, engagement and promotional activities.
• Participate in examination boards, subject-based committees and scholarly activity.

Skills

HE programme leadership experience

Health and Social Care sector

Organisational, analytical and comms

Education

Degree in Health and Social Care or related subject

Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one

Job description

DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced HE Programme Leader Health and Social Care to lead the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care top‑up across UCNL and UCDon. You will shape curriculum, lead teaching and student support, and uphold high academic standards through collaboration with university partners.

The role requires programme leadership, data analysis, quality assurance and engagement in recruitment. Travel between Doncaster and Scunthorpe is essential to fulfil duties.