Job Title: Programme Manager – English and MathsSalary: Commencing at 40,410 with progression to 44,144 per annumClosing Date: 2026-11-08About the Role
Leeds City College have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager of English and Maths to join our dedicated and dynamic School of Creative Arts, based at our Quarry Hill Campus. The School of Creative Arts supports over 1,600 learners, primarily aged 1618, across three vibrant departments:
- Creative Media and Digital Arts
- Music and Performance Production
- Visual Arts
Quarry Hill is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art campus that opened in 2019. It offers outstanding facilities including a 180-seat Chroma-Q Theatre, five fully equipped dance studios, two professional recording studios, TV production suites, dedicated IT suites, and a range of specialist spaces for textiles, printmaking, art, and photography.
We are seeking a committed, creative, and forward-thinking colleague who is excited by the opportunity to contribute.
What You Will Do
- Manage an English and Maths team in the School of Creative Arts’ provision.
- Work alongside the department leadership teams to plan and deliver an outstanding experience for our students.
- Manage a team of staff to deliver exceptional outcomes for our learners.
- Conduct student disciplinary meetings using the principles of restorative practice.
About You
- A background in a relevant discipline.
- Significant experience in the further education sector.
- Committed to providing opportunities for staff to develop and succeed.
- Excellent people management skills.
- Committed to supporting the Dep HoD with the implementation of strategic decisions for the benefit of our students, colleagues and wider college aims.
- Interest in developing a strong bond with all the vocational teams.
- Experience of working with external stakeholders such as qualification boards, arts organisations and funding bodies.
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
Peoples 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 UsLeeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City Colleges values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. Youll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.SAFEGUARDINGAt 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 INCLUSIONOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion 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 pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
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