Programme Manager HE Children's Education and Health

Leeds City College; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the HE Children's Education and Health department. This role is pivotal in enhancing student retention and success while providing guidance to both students and staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in curriculum development and experience in managing apprenticeships. With a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, this position offers the opportunity to shape future professionals in children's education and health. Join a supportive community dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension schemes

Memberships and discounts

Travel discounts

Staff development initiatives

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing delivery in Children’s Education and Health.
• Proven experience in curriculum delivery with active learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategies to ensure high retention and achievement rates.
• Lead the development and implementation of effective teaching methods.

Skills

Teaching Qualification

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Job description

About The Role

University Centre Leeds is looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to lead and manage our HE Children's Education and Health department. We seek a passionate individual to ensure the success of our department by enhancing student retention, achievement, and attendance, while providing guidance and support to students and staff. If you are dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment and shaping future professionals in children's education and health, we would love to hear from you.

This role will cover curriculum areas including Early Years, Health and Social Care, and Health Play. The Programme Manager will also oversee the nationally recognized apprenticeship for Health Play Specialist and should have experience with apprenticeships to develop and meet external regulations.

What You Will Do

1. Manage strategies to ensure high retention, achievement, success, and attendance rates.
2. Plan, prepare, and develop schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching resources, and assessment plans.
3. Lead the development and implementation of effective teaching and assessment methods.
4. Monitor student progress and implement interventions as needed.
5. Provide support and guidance for course leaders, lecturers, and assessors.
6. Collaborate with Luminate Apprenticeship and Quality teams to develop current and new apprenticeship programs.
7. Work with employers to develop apprenticeships and coordinate placements.
8. Promote our HE offerings with department heads and external stakeholders.

About You

1. Hold a Level 5 Teaching Qualification or equivalent.
2. Degree in a relevant subject.
3. Possess Assessor and IQA qualifications (or willing to obtain).
4. Extensive experience in managing delivery in Children’s Education and Health.
5. Proven experience in curriculum delivery with active and differentiated learning styles.
6. Experience in workplace assessment and moderation activities.
7. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
8. Commitment to professional development.
9. Experience in staff management and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave (39 days for support staff, 44 for academic and senior management, plus bank holidays).
• Excellent pension schemes (Teachers’ and Local Government).
• Memberships and discounts, including TOTUM card.
• Travel discounts via Metro card, Northern Rail, and others.
• Staff development and wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible and hybrid working options, depending on role requirements.

About Us

University Centre Leeds offers a supportive environment with access to industry-standard equipment. We are committed to lifelong learning and staff development, fostering an inclusive and progressive community. We are proud to be highly rated for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022).

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment. Mandatory checks include an enhanced DBS, online checks, and references. It is a criminal offense to apply if barred from regulated activity involving children.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our recruitment process promotes fairness and aims to reflect community diversity. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds. Learn more about our EDI objectives here.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for fees related to such submissions.