Programme Director - Mathematics

The East Kent Colleges Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Programme Director for Functional Skills and GCSE Maths. This role involves teaching, supporting learners, and designing impactful curricula. The ideal candidate will have a recognised teaching qualification, a year of teaching experience, and strong organisational and communication skills. Exceptional benefits include a competitive pension scheme, a generous holiday pattern, and various wellbeing support. Join a college dedicated to making every student count.

Benefits

Generous holiday pattern aligned with academic calendar

Competitive pension scheme – 28% employer contribution

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing and health support

Flexible personal leave

Exclusive discounts and perks

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of post-qualification teaching experience is required.
• Experience delivering high-quality lessons and tracking learner progress is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support learners across Functional Skills and GCSE pathways.
• Design a curriculum that meets local and regional skills needs.
• Lead and coordinate your delivery team to ensure student progress.

Skills

Creative, student-focused approach

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to assess and track learner progress

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Programme Director (Course Leader) – Functional Skills and GCSE Maths

Ready to make every student count? This hands‑on teaching role at EKC Canterbury College gives you the opportunity to shape and develop our growing maths curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach, support and assess learners across Functional Skills and GCSE pathways.
• Design a relevant, ambitious curriculum that meets local and regional skills needs.
• Work closely with department leadership to drive outstanding student progression.
• Lead and coordinate your delivery team, ensuring students receive clear, up‑to‑date course information.
• Champion high standards across teaching, learning and assessment.

Programme Director roles have two salary scale points. All candidates start at the introductory point unless specific criteria are met. Progression to the higher point is possible after completing one full academic year in the role, subject to approval. Internal applicants may be eligible but should seek clarification.

You will be highly organised, creative, and capable of planning and delivering engaging, innovative lessons. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to assess, track and respond to student progress, ensuring every learner develops the skills they need to succeed.

About the Role

You will be passionate about shaping students' future, providing academic leadership, guiding curriculum delivery, and ensuring all programmes meet accreditation requirements. Teaching and vocational experience are essential, and strong leadership skills will be a real advantage. This role is an excellent step for a proven teacher or lecturer looking to progress, as you will oversee curriculum provision from the outset, build positive relationships with key stakeholders, and continue delivering high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification.
• At least one year of post‑qualification teaching experience.
• A creative, student‑focused approach.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience delivering high‑quality lessons and tracking learner progress.

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self‑declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

Bring your passion for maths, your leadership experience, and your drive to help learners succeed and join a college where your impact truly adds up.

Hours per week: 18.5
Salary: £20,905 up to £22,055

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; strong internal progression – 1 in 3 roles are filled internally.
• Culture and recognition – being part of 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 – including restaurant, grocery, retail, holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes.
• Flexible personal leave – time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews.