Programme Director - Health and Social Care and Early Years

The East Kent Colleges Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Programme Director for Health and Social Care / Early Years. This role involves delivering engaging teaching experiences, supporting student achievement, and leading curriculum development. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lecturer with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a generous holiday pattern, pension contributions, and employee wellbeing support.

Benefits

Generous holiday pattern

Competitive pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing and health support

Exclusive discounts and perks

Flexible personal leave

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting students to succeed academically and personally.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive, creative approach to teaching and curriculum design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive, and innovative teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Support, guide, and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
• Lead and coordinate your delivery team, ensuring consistent course information.
• Shape and develop a curriculum meeting local and regional skills needs.
• Design course activities and resources for clear understanding of objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Proactive teaching approach

Curriculum design

Education

Qualified Lecturer or Teacher

Job description

Programme Director for Health and Social Care / Early Years

Inspire Futures, Lead Learning, Empower Change – Join Us as the Programme Director for Health and Social Care / Early Years at EKC Folkestone College. Your teaching expertise and leadership will make a lasting difference by delivering high‑quality learning experiences and steering the curriculum forward.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive, and innovative teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Support, guide, and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
• Lead and coordinate your delivery team, ensuring all learners receive up‑to‑date and consistent course information.
• Shape and develop a curriculum that meets local and regional skills needs in collaboration with department leadership.
• Design course activities, resources, and handbooks that promote clear understanding of objectives, assessment criteria, and progression routes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lecturer or Teacher.
• A passion for supporting students to succeed academically and personally.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A proactive, creative approach to teaching and curriculum design.

Benefits

• Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern aligned with our academic calendar.
• Competitive Pension Scheme – 28% employer contribution.
• Learning and Development Opportunities – 3‑4 annual paid group development days and bespoke training programmes with strong internal progression; 1 in 3 roles are filled internally.
• Culture and Recognition – Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030.
• Wellbeing and Health Support – Generous sick pay, health checks, free flu jabs, free eye tests, glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return‑to‑work support.
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks – Restaurant, grocery, retail, and holidays discounts, car leasing, and tech purchasing schemes.
• Flexible Personal Leave – Time off for your child’s first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews.

Hours per week: 22.5 | Salary: £25,425 up to £26,823