Overview
Programme Manager – Pudsey, Leeds
Pudsey Sixth Form College are looking for inspirational and dynamic Programme Managers to join us. You will be integral in managing curriculum development, quality improvement, learning outcomes and progression pathways for our learners.
This role is primarily focused on management of our curriculum teams, with oversight of the planning, delivery and evaluation of subject areas and working closely with staff to ensure high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
What You Will Do:
- Lead, manage and support curriculum teams across Pudsey Sixth Form.
- Drive quality improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Support with curriculum planning, timetabling, and learner progress monitoring.
- Build strong links with feeder schools, HEI’s and employers.
- Support recruitment, retention, and achievement targets.
- Ensure all quality assurance processes are followed, including internal verification and standardisation.
- Lead on staff development and performance management across subject areas.
- Maintain a teaching workload in your specialist subject area and be available to deliver and/or organise cover for any short-term periods of staff absence.
About You:
- Level 5 teaching qualification.
- Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
- Strong people management skills, with experience of team excellence.
- Understanding and experience of post -16 and A level delivery.
- Experience in curriculum leadership and quality assurance.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
Benefits:
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Here at Pudsey Sixth Form college we raise student aspirations and build their confidence so they can go beyond the expected. We do this through our shared passion for teaching, learning and broadening horizons.
By joining Pudsey Sixth Form College you join a brand new campus and community dedicated to improving and inspiring the lives of young people through education. We empower students to strive for excellence so whether you’re inspiring the next generation with your dynamic teaching or supporting the work of those who do, you know you will be making a positive impact every day.
Choosing to work for Pudsey Sixth Form College means that you will be part of creating something new and be able to leave your own mark all whilst delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. We have a sense of belonging and are proud of our local community, so if t his sounds like something you want to be a part of, we look forward to welcoming you to Pudsey Sixth Form College.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that 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 key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, 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 find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
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