Programme Leader English

Education Partnership North East; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Northumberland College for a Programme Leader in English awaits. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in English education and be passionate about enhancing student learning outcomes. Join a supportive environment committed to professional development and inclusive practices.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year)

Flexible working options

Access to myLifestyle benefits platform

Wellbeing support through a digital Hub

Free parking on campuses

Qualifications

• Organised and innovative team player.
• Experience in pedagogical development.
• Practical examples of teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver across GCSE English.
• Support and lead on delivery across 16-19 study programmes.
• May include evening delivery on adult programmes.

Education

Teaching qualification

Degree in English or related subject

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Programme Leader English

NC Adult E&M

Location: Northumberland
Salary: £30,168 to £39,338
Post Type: Part Time
Hours per Week: 25.9
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 04 July 2025
Reference: 0350-25

About The College

Northumberland College is Ofsted Outstanding and is currently building a multi-million, state of the art, new college campus in Ashington, due to open in 2026. The successful candidate will be based at the new college where a purpose-built construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering centre will be located.

Curriculum spans technical, vocational further and higher education and includes large apprenticeship provision and dedicated centres for young people with SEND.

The College has two main campuses in Ashington, and Ponteland, and as part of the college group Education Partnership Northeast, it also has a significant number of satellite delivery centres across the region

Served by easy road links, and the new train station in Ashington, when Northumberland College opens its new Department for Education backed campus at Wansbeck Business Park, the college will boast a national trailblazer both in architectural design and operation. This major £52 million+ investment comes on top of the College recently driving £14million into new facilities and resources at its existing sites.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About The Candidate

You will need to be organised, innovative, a real team player and have the drive to further grow collaborative relationships across all areas of study programmes inclusive of curriculum and work experience. You will be ambitious and a self-starter who is not afraid to lead in pedagogical development with curriculum integration and contextualisation. The successful candidate will be integral to our high performing team supporting and leading on delivery across our 16-19 study programmes. This post may include evening delivery on our adult programmes.

You should hold a relevant teaching qualification along with an English or a related subject at degree level.

Within the personal statement, practical examples of how you fulfil the person specification and examples of your teaching practice should be included.

About The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Lecturer and Programme Leader to join our ambitious team at Northumberland College, leading and delivering across GCSE English. If you are passionate about English and have a strong track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning opportunities within a career focussed curriculum, then this is the ideal job for you. As we strengthen and grow over the coming months, the role of our Enhanced Curriculum team will be pivotal in ensuring we maintain outstanding student destinations.

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 23.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
  
  

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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