Programme Leader - Adult Learning

onlyFE; Alton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & quals funding

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Discounts (NUS TOTUM)

Job summary

HSDC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Leader - Adults to support the Head of Faculty in delivering outstanding adult education provision. You will manage course teams, drive quality improvement, and ensure strong student outcomes across designated programmes, while maintaining your own teaching commitment (0.4 FTE).

The role requires leadership, curriculum development, and a hands-on approach to staff development and quality assurance processes in a supportive learning community.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
• Teaching qualification such as CertEd, PGCE, BA (hons) in Education.
• Leadership and Management Training.
• Strong knowledge of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
• Experience of using MIS to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• To support the Head of Faculty in delivering high quality teaching, learning and assessment across designated provision.
• To lead on management of course teams, outcomes and value added.
• To support performance development reviews for teaching and support staff.
• To develop advanced pedagogy with course teams and create effective learning environments.
• To coordinate information with MIS and exams to facilitate learner registration and exams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum development

Quality assurance

Staff development

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or professional qualification

Teaching qualification (CertEd/PGCE/BA in Education)

Tools

MIS (Management Information Systems)

Exams coordination

Job description

Salary £44,672.02

Alton

Permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 12 days

About The Role

HSDC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Leader - Adults to support the Head of Faculty in delivering outstanding adult education provision. In this key leadership role, you will manage course teams, drive quality improvement, and ensure strong student outcomes across designated programmes. You'll play a hands-on role in shaping curriculum delivery, supporting staff development, and leading on key quality assurance processes - all while maintaining your own teaching commitment (0.4 FTE). If you are passionate about adult learning, highly organised, and ready to lead by example, this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape inclusive and impactful adult education.

Responsibilities

• To support the Head of Faculty in delivering high quality teaching, learning and assessment throughout designated areas of provision which meet the needs of the community, employers, develops students' employability skills and enables progression.
• To lead on the management of course teams, outcomes and value added throughout designated areas of provision.
• To support the Head of Faculty in conducting performance development reviews for teaching and support staff throughout designated areas of provision.
• To lead on developing advanced pedagogy with course teams and to support these teams in developing inspirational and effective learning environments and resources.
• To work with MIS, exams and the delivery team to ensure they have accurate information regarding the programme of study to facilitate registration of learners and entering them for exams.
• To support the Head of Faculty in conducting observations of teaching staff and lead improvements or dissemination of good teaching, learning and assessment practices.

Requirements

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent professional qualification or holding significant relevant industry experience
• Teaching qualification such as CertEd, PGCE, BA (hons) in Education
• Leadership and Management Training
• Strong knowledge of the characteristics of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment and how this can be achieved
• Experience of using and analysing management information to drive improvements

Benefits

• Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
• Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Exclusive Discounts: Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.