Head of Programmes - Oldham/Huddersfield

Pinc Woodlands; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinc Woodlands seeks an experienced Head of Programmes to lead the post-16 provision across multiple campuses, including Oldham and Huddersfield. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure high-quality teaching and strong student outcomes for neurodivergent learners.

You’ll oversee curriculum development, quality assurance, safeguarding and EHCP coordination, shaping provision that recognises individual strengths and supports meaningful progression into adulthood.

Qualifications

• Experience leading post-16 provision for students with SEND/EHCPs.
• Proven ability to drive high-quality teaching and outcomes.
• Strong leadership, safeguarding and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and development of post-16 provision across multiple campuses.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for inclusive learning.
• Oversee curriculum development, QA and safeguarding.
• Coordinate EHCP processes and monitor progression outcomes.
• Develop and support teams to meet individual goals and futures.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven

Curriculum development

Education

Post-16 education leadership experience (SEND/EHCP)

Tools

Management systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

We’re recruiting: Head of Programmes – Pinc Woodlands

Multi-site role across 2–3 campuses | Oldham and Huddersfield

41 weeks per year, term time | 37.5 hours per week

Travel between campuses essential

Are you an experienced education leader passionate about inclusive learning and better outcomes for young people with SEND?

We’re looking for a Head of Programmes to lead the delivery and development of Pinc Woodlands’ post-16 provision across multiple campuses.

You’ll provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality teaching, strong student outcomes and a consistent, supportive experience for neurodivergent young people. From curriculum development and quality assurance to safeguarding, EHCP coordination and team leadership, you’ll help shape provision that recognises individual strengths and supports meaningful progression into adulthood.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in post-16 education or specialist provision, working with students with SEND and EHCPs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including supporting staff development and performance.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCP processes and post-16 study programme requirements.
• An understanding of Ofsted expectations, quality assurance and safeguarding.
• The ability to build strong relationships with families, local authorities, employers and community partners.
• Confidence using data and management systems to monitor progress, improve provision and meet compliance requirements.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference across our campuses, supporting teams to deliver inclusive, ambitious programmes and helping young people work towards their individual goals and futures.