Programme Manager - Vocational Studies

Are you passionate about supporting learners to achieve their full potential through high-quality vocational education? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Programme Manager to lead and develop our Vocational Studies Level 1 programmes here at Keighley College.

As Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of our Level 1 Vocational Studies provision. This includes ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across multiple vocational pathways. You will lead and support a team of tutors, monitor student progress, and drive forward curriculum innovation to meet the needs of diverse learners.

1. Manage and coordinate the Level 1 Vocational Curriculum Pathways 

2. Manage activities and strategies to ensure the high retention, achievement, success and attendance rates for identified courses are reached

3. Develop the curriculum and maximise destination led learning

4. Work with all members of the team to implement and oversee quality assurance processes  

The ideal candidate will hold a teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent) and have a relevant vocational qualification at Level 3 or higher.

You will have experience of teaching and managing vocational programmes at Level 1 and have strong leadership and team management skills to motivate staff

You will have a commitment to inclusive education and supporting learners with varied needs and excellent knowledge of quality assurance processes in further education.

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes 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 
  • Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment.  We pride ourselves on working 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. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.

Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.