Programme Manager English in King's Lynn

Have you had experience in leading in English? Are you able to inspire and engage a dedicated English team and even the most reluctant of learners? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Then this could be the role for you.

LOCATION: Based at KL but travel to all sites

HOURS: 37 hours per week

SALARY: £ £

This is a rare opportunity to join us at CWA leading our English team. We provide high quality teaching and learning opportunities to all our learners, with a focus on both functional skills and GCSE English. Our learners are often enrolled on other college courses and are often anxious about their abilities when it comes to English. You will provide effective leadership to the English team ensuring that our lecturers develop and deliver engaging resources, help to drive up attendance and achievement and work closely with the rest of the English, Maths and ESOL team, as well as the wider college.

All our Programme Managers benefit from high quality support including bespoke supervisors training, regular conferences on relevant topics, access to peer support and high-quality resources. We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving English department team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

Benefits:

• 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 Pension Scheme
• Discounts with local businesses
• Access to a cycle to work scheme

CWA focuses 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.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit. For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Laura Holland at.

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon, Friday 27 February 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Week commencing: Monday 16 March 2026

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.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer 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.

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 reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date. No agencies please.