Programme Leader - Choices

Page Not In Use - Trafford College; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Pension contribution 28.68%

Onsite Costa Coffee

Staff canteen subsidies

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development plan

Free onsite Parking

Job summary

The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) is seeking an experienced Programme Leader for our Choices provision, based at Cheadle campus. This role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching, learning and support for learners with SEND, aged 16-24, helping them progress into adulthood and sustained destinations.

You will lead the Choices programme area, manage teaching commitments, coordinate resources and work with partners to align the curriculum with local skills needs.

Job description

Location: Cheadle College, SK8 5HA

The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) is seeking an experienced Programme Leader for our Choices provision, contributing to our vision of unlocking potential for successful futures.

Role: Programme Leader - Choices

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £49,767 - £51,480 FTE

Pension contribution: 28.68% FTE

Location: Cheadle College, SK8 5HA

The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) is seeking an experienced Programme Leader for our Choices provision, contributing to our vision of unlocking potential for successful futures.

About The Role

We are looking for a dedicated Programme Leader for our Choices provision based at Cheadle campus.

Key deliverables

• Strategically lead and manage the Choices programme area, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and support that delivers strong outcomes in attendance, retention, achievement and progression.
• Coordinate and manage programmes as agreed with the Director of Curriculum, including an agreed teaching commitment and effective management of financial and physical resources.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Curriculum and Assistant Principal to shape and implement a high-quality, inclusive curriculum offering for learners with complex needs, ensuring provision remains ambitious, responsive and sector-leading.
• Ensure learners benefit from sequenced, meaningful learning experiences that build knowledge, independence and employability skills, preparing them effectively for adulthood and sustained destinations.
• Secure outcomes for learners across the programme, including attendance, retention, progress, achievement, destinations and student feedback.
• Ensure effective mechanisms are in place to monitor and maximise all student progress and use data and learner insight to identify learners at risk and implement targeted interventions.
• Evaluate the impact of interventions to drive continuous improvement.
• Support and lead self-assessment, course review and quality improvement planning.
• Support recruitment activity and maintain learner numbers.
• Develop partnerships with SEND schools, employers and external agencies.
• Ensure access to meaningful external opportunities that build employability and independence.
• Work with employers and partner organisations to ensure that the curriculum is aligned with the local skills need and embedding partnerships and collaborative working.

About You

• We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our students.
• You should have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with SEND aged 16-24 and be knowledgeable about appropriate curriculum available to support their next steps in learning and their progression.
• Your experience in SEND and in a Choices setting, along with your ability to help students achieve their goals will be crucial in this role.
• You should possess excellent written skills, including spelling, grammar, and the ability to write concisely and accurately. Your ability to lead teams working with diverse groups of learners and develop innovation in teaching and learning is essential.
• You will be a role model for our students, demonstrating the values of ambition, resilience, collaboration, inclusivity, and respect.
• In addition, you should have the ability to challenge learners appropriately, set targets, monitor progress, and develop strategies to support their retention, attendance, and achievement.
• Your well-developed communication skills and ability to lead, and high standards empathise and provide to young people will be key to your success in this role.

About TSCG – Making a Difference, Together

At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated.

We’re deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry, and universities. Together, we’re all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures, and transform lives.

TSCG is not just a place to work – it’s a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference.

Exceptional Benefits Package

• 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous company pension contribution 15%
• Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
• Tailored Professional Development plan
• Free onsite Parking

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the People & Culture Director due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.

Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates.

The role is open to direct applicants only.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.