Team Leader – The King’s Trust Team Programme

East Sussex College Group; Hastings; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive FE salary

Generous annual leave & pension

Access to funded teaching qualificat­i

Apprenticeships

Training courses for career developmen

Job summary

East Sussex College Group in Hastings is seeking a Team Leader to deliver a life-changing personal development programme for young people aged 16-25. You will motivate learners, build confidence, and foster employability and life skills across a structured curriculum.

You will work with colleagues, employers and volunteers to create meaningful learning opportunities while ensuring high-quality delivery, safeguarding, and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in education, training, youth work, mentoring or coaching environment.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and supporting individuals to achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver an engaging personal development programme for young people aged 16-25.
• Recruit, mentor and support students throughout their journey, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• Build effective partnerships with employers, community organisations and other stakeholders to create learning and work-based opportunities.
• Ensure high-quality programme delivery, accurate record keeping, and a safe and supportive learning environment for all.
• Coordinate and participate in a residential trip (typically around 5 days) and be on site for the full trip.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Motivate and inspire others

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their potential? Do you enjoy motivating others and making a positive difference in your community?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Team Leader to deliver a life-changing personal development programme for young people. This exciting opportunity will see you lead and support groups of learners through a structured programme designed to build confidence, develop employability and life skills, and encourage positive progression into education, employment, training, volunteering, or apprenticeships.

As Team Leader, you will motivate, support and mentor young people aged 16-25, creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment where they can grow in confidence, develop new skills, and achieve their goals. Working closely with colleagues, employers, community partners and volunteers, you will play a key role in delivering a programme that has a lasting impact on the lives of young people across East Sussex.

This exciting role will include:

• Leading and delivering an engaging personal development programme that supports young people to build confidence, develop employability skills
• Recruiting, mentoring and supporting students throughout their journey, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• Building effective partnerships with employers, community organisations and other stakeholders to create meaningful learning and work-based opportunities.
• Ensuring high-quality programme delivery, accurate record keeping, and a safe and supportive learning environment for all
• This programme idoes include a residential trip, you’ll need to be on site for the full trip, which is usually around 5 days.

If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience of working with young people in an education, training, youth work, mentoring or coaching environment.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and supporting individuals to achieve their potential.
• A Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification.

• Closing date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

College location: Based at our Hastings Campus

Annual salary: Circa £30,300 FTE

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: Full time, 37 hours, 52.14 weeks, Permanent

In return, we can offer you:

• A competitive FE salary
• Generous annual leave & pension
• Access to funded teaching qualifications
• Apprenticeships
• A range of other training courses to support career development
• Many other benefits

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [e-mail]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [e-mail] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.