Programme Manager – HE Health and Early Years

Overview

University Centre Leeds is looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to lead and manage our HE Health and Children’s Education department. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual who will play a key role in ensuring the success of our department. In this position, you will take charge of activities and strategies that enhance student retention, achievement and attendance, while offering guidance and support to both students and staff. If you are dedicated to creating a positive learning atmosphere and care about shaping the future of professionals working with adults and children, we would be happy to hear from you!

Within this provision, we deliver a nationally recognised apprenticeship in healthcare and therefore we are looking for a Programme Manager who has experience of apprenticeships to further develop this thriving provision, ensuring it meets external regulatory requirements.

Please don’t wait to apply – we’re reviewing and interviewing applications as and when we receive suitable applications, so the advert may close early if we find the right candidate.

What You Will Do

• Manage strategies to ensure high retention, achievement, success and attendance rates.
• Manage the planning, preparation and development of Higher Education and Higher Apprenticeships in Health and Early Years provision.
• Lead the development and implementation of effective teaching and assessment methods.
• Manage and monitor student progress, implementing interventions as needed.
• Provide effective management, support and guidance for course leaders, senior lecturers, HE lecturers and assessors.
• Collaborate with Luminate Apprenticeship and Quality teams to ensure the apprenticeship provision is of high quality.
• Collaborate with relevant employers regarding the development of the apprenticeship and requirements of placements.
• Collaborate with the Head of Department / Deputy Head of Department and external stakeholders to promote the HE offer.

About You

• Hold a Level 5 Teaching Qualification or equivalent
• Hold a degree in a relevant teaching subject.
• Have experience, knowledge and skills to manage HE delivery.
• Have extensive experience in HE curriculum delivery, demonstrating active learning and differentiated teaching styles
• Have experience of workplace assessments
• Have experience of internal moderation activities.
• Demonstrate experience in positively managing student cohorts.
• Possess exceptional communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.
• Have experience of managing staff to ensure high performance.
• Have experience of working with stakeholders and being effective in establishing effective partnerships.

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; People’s 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 Us

At University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas, including makeup studios and practical science labs. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff, with broad training and professional development opportunities to help you continually develop and grow. Choosing to work for University Centre Leeds means joining an inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope to be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds.

We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running (National Student Survey 2022).

Safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and 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 Inclusion

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion 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. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, please learn more about our EDI objectives.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.