Programme Leader- Health and Social Care in Altrincham

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £49,767 - £51,480

Employer Pension Contribution: 28.68%

Location: Altrincham and Marple

The Role:

• To coordinate and manage a designated number of programmes as agreed with the Director of Curriculum.
• To undertake an agreed teaching commitment across a range of programmes.
• Effectively manage financial and physical resources across the areas of responsibility.

About You:

• If you are passionate about your specialist subject and sharing your knowledge, skills, and experience then there has never been a better time to join the Trafford College Group.
• Outcomes for learners across programmes, responsible for including but not limited to attendance, retention, progress, achievement, destinations and student feedback.
• Coordination and quality of teaching activity across the programme area of responsibility.
• Recruitment of learner numbers across the programme area of responsibility.
• Line managing staff responsible for delivery and support (e.g. technicians) of programmes.
• Maximise the performance of the team by communicating and clarifying expectations, setting objectives, identifying performance indicators and providing feedback.
• Liaise with the Director of Curriculum as part of the business planning and review processes to establish appropriate targets for recruitment and outcomes for learners for all relevant programmes.
• Responsible for people management of identified team members, including recruitment, induction for new staff and addressing conduct issues.
• Manage the local environment (classrooms and corridors) to ensure satisfactory physical appearance, health and safety risk assessments, up‑to‑date notice boards and prompt reporting of equipment defaults to estates.
• Support the Director of Curriculum with the annual self‑assessment for the team and lead on course review and development.
• Act as a mentor to new contracted full and part‑time teachers and other third‑party educators.
• Collaborate with College support services to coordinate student support activities, including induction, tutorials, progress reviews, careers guidance and additional learning support.
• Carry out internal verification/moderation duties, act as contact for the team with awarding bodies, and facilitate external verifiers visits.
• Maintain awareness of developments and trends within teaching practice, commit to professional/vocational development, and participate in training.
• Plan, prepare and teach a range of courses, mark and assess student work including examinations.
• Ensure mechanisms for monitoring and maximising student progress are in place.
• Contribute to day‑to‑day organisation, department administration, and maintain up‑to‑date syllabus, schemes of work and programme team files.
• Complete registration of attendance documents and provide other relevant data for reconciliation of student records.
• Provide personal tutoring to designated student groups and assess development through action plans and student profiles.
• Coordinate and supervise activity around student visits and work placement programmes.
• Assist with enquiries, student admissions, educational advice, guidance, counselling and marketing activities.
• Advise the Director of Curriculum on expenditure requirements, budget planning and resource utilisation to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Assist with timetables and rooming, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assist recruitment, selection, induction and short‑term cover problems for staff.
• Undertake appraisal and performance management activities of staff.

About TSCG – Making a Difference Together:

At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community where everyone belongs. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive. It doesn’t matter if you’re teaching in the classroom, working behind the scenes, or leading from the front, your role makes a real difference.

Why join us?

Becoming part of TSCG means joining an ambitious, forward‑thinking college group dedicated to shaping brilliant futures. Whether you’re supporting learners on their journey, driving innovation, or building strong employer partnerships, you’ll be part of a team that believes in collaboration, growth, and making a positive impact.

Exceptional Benefits Package:

• 54 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company pension contribution of 28.68%
• Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme that extends support to your family members
• Tailored Professional Development plan
• Free onsite parking

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.

Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes.

If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

TSCG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates. The role is open to direct applicants only.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment.