Programme Manager - Education & Childcare

Leeds City College; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a dynamic manager to oversee their Childcare and Education programmes. This role involves managing a team, leading curriculum development, and ensuring high-quality education delivery. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in Further Education, focus on childhood studies, and possess knowledge of T Levels. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with numerous benefits including generous leave and flexible work options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Further Education setting is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership outcomes with a team of teachers.
• Knowledge of T Levels is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to deliver educational programmes.
• Lead curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Track and monitor staff and student performance.

Skills

Leadership in education

Curriculum development

Childhood studies expertise

Positive team management outcomes

Job description

About the Role

We are a growing department based in Keighley, focused on Childcare and Education, delivering successful study programmes for 16–18-year-olds. Following the progression of our current manager, we are seeking a new leader to oversee the programme area and drive the curriculum forward. We offer clear pathways in Childcare and Education, supported by a dynamic team with recent industry experience to enrich our learners’ journey.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team delivering programmes from Level 1 to Level 3.
• Deliver teaching sessions to 16–18-year-olds on full-time study programmes in addition to leadership duties.
• Have a strong understanding of contemporary childhood studies and education; industry experience is advantageous.
• Have knowledge and understanding of T Levels.
• Lead curriculum development and be responsible for tracking, monitoring, and quality assuring both staff and student performance throughout the academic year.
• Lead course reviews, analyse data, and identify timely interventions to support continuous improvement.

About You / Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience of leading and managing in a Further Education setting.
• Experience leading a team of teachers with demonstrated positive outcomes.
• Strong background in childhood studies and education with industry experience transferable to a level 1–3 curriculum; knowledge of T Levels is required.
• Quality-driven, innovative, creative, and student-focused.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement: full-time staff receive at least 39 days of holiday plus bank holidays (closure days at Christmas pro rata for part-time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days; Academic 44 days; Senior Management 44 days.
• Excellent pension schemes: Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Memberships and discounts (e.g., TOTUM card).
• Travel and commuting support through discounted travel cards and schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow.

About Us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We work closely with employers, the local community, and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners, and we are passionate about helping students achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, with good public transport links and strong industry connections. Choosing to work for Keighley College means joining an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment.

Safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will complete mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online checks, and two satisfactory references. Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is central to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes aim to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continuously assess and improve our practices to ensure every individual has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To learn more about our EDI objectives, please review our policy information.

Recruitment Agencies

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward unsolicited CVs for our advertised roles. If we require agency support, we will contact agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee/commission if we employ a candidate who submitted an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.