Programme Manager - English and Maths (ACE), Leeds

Job Title: Programme Manager - English and Maths (ACE) Salary: Commencing at 40,410 with progression to 44,144 per annumClosing Date: About the Role

Leeds City College is seeking a Programme Manager of English and Maths to join our Adult, Community, and ESOL (ACE) Department.

You will support the Deputy Head and line manage staff in English & Maths, including Functional Skills and GCSE qualifications, ensuring that students are engaged, supported, and able to achieve positive outcomes. The role includes up to 10 hours of teaching per week, along with one evening session per week delivering either English or Maths, depending on your specialism.

The Adult, Community & ESOL (ACE) department were graded Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2025. In 2024/5 there were over 5,000 students with a team of 200+ bringing education and life-changing experiences to our learners. We have been validated internally as Grade 1 for six years in a row.

The team is based predominantly at the Enfield Centre, LS7 1RG, and includes provision at Deacon, College House and online.

What You Will Do

• Plan, develop and deliver a curriculum which effectively meets the needs of learners and employers.
• Deliver outstanding outcomes in terms of retention, achievement, success and progression
• Exceed targets for income diversity and volume, as well as for financial contribution
• Provide leadership in the enhancement of learning and teaching
• Provide day to day line management for staff and leadership to staff working within the Department/School across all centres.

About You

• Level 5 teaching qualification.
• Relevant experience, knowledge and understanding of working positively with adults in the FE sector.
• Experience of supervising/managing staff to ensure high performance.
• Substantial experience of undertaking internal verification and moderation activities for English & Maths.

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.

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