Programme Manager - Early Years in King's Lynn

Location: Kings Lynn and Wisbech

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: £45,161 – £49,094 FTE

Overview: Here at the College of West Anglia we are proud of our Early Years and Childcare provision. We offer courses ranging from Level 1, apprenticeships, and T Levels through to degree across our Kings Lynn and Wisbech campuses. Our learners range from 14‑16 through to adult learners. As Programme Manager for the area you will work closely with your team to ensure that our learners have access to the highest quality of education to enable them to succeed in their chosen careers. This is a challenging role, with no two days ever being the same. Our Childcare and Early Years team are truly passionate about their work, their enthusiasm, tenacity and dedication to their learners is second to none. You will lead and inspire them, helping to shape and develop our vision for the continued growth of opportunities within the field.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must hold a minimum of a degree level qualification in early years or primary education and hold a minimum of a level 5 teaching qualification. You must have experience of working in post 16 education, as well as leading a team.

Benefits: We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 35 days per year for management staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers Pensions Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well‑being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well‑being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development. Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

Application: To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk. For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Rachel Boast, Head of Faculty.

Closing Date: Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12noon Friday, 13 February 2026

Interview Schedule: Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Monday 23 February 2026 at our King's Lynn campus.

Applicant Guidance: Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words. We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application. Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

Equality and Inclusivity: CWA is a Disability Confident employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

Safeguarding: CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply. Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please.