Programme Leader- Health and Social Care in Trafford

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £49,767 - £51,480

Employer Pension Contribution: 28.68%

Location: Altrincham and Marple

The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an experienced Programme Leader to join the Health and Social Care Division team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential for successful futures.

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 responsibilities.

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 responsible for.
• To 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 process to establish appropriate targets for recruitment and outcomes for learners for all relevant programmes.
• To be responsible for the people management of identified team members, including participation in the recruitment and selection of individuals, undertaking induction for new staff and addressing any conduct issues.
• To manage the local environment (classrooms and corridors) allocated to ensure that the physical appearance of the environment is maintained to a satisfactory level.
• This responsibility includes ensuring health and safety risk assessments are completed, that notice boards and displays are kept up to date and that any defaults with equipment or furniture are reported promptly to estates.
• Support the Director of Curriculum with the annual self-assessment for the team and lead on the process of course review and development.
• To act as a mentor to new contracted full and part-time teachers and any other teachers employed on a third party basis and to established staff with identified developmental needs.
• To liaise with the College’s support services to co-ordinate student support activities including induction, tutorials, progress reviews, careers guidance and additional learning support for the programmes responsible for.
• To carry out Internal Verification/Moderation duties as required, and act as a contact for the team with awarding professional bodies as appropriate, monitoring developments, overseeing IV procedures and facilitating external verifiers visits.
• To maintain awareness of developments and trends within teaching practice, and be committed to professional/vocational development, participating in training and development activities as required.
• To effectively plan, prepare and teach on a range of courses, to mark and assess students work including examinations.
• Ensure effective mechanisms are in place for monitoring and maximising student progress in line with College procedures and systems across the programme area of responsibility.
• To contribute to the day-to-day organisation, running and administration of the department ensuring syllabus, schemes of work and programme team files are kept up to date.
• To complete necessary registration of attendance documents and provide other relevant data as required, assisting the Director of Curriculum with the reconciliation of student record data.
• To be a personal tutor to designated student groups, and assess student development through individual action plans, records of achievement and student profiles and act on the information as appropriate.
• To coordinate and supervise activity around student visits and work placement programmes where appropriate.
• To undertake work in connection with enquiries, student admissions and educational advice, guidance and counselling and marketing activities.
• To advise the Director of Curriculum of expenditure requirements in order to meet objectives, during the budget planning process and assist the Director of Curriculum in ensuring that adequate resources are available and used effectively.
• Contribute to the cost effectiveness and efficiency of the programmes.
• To assist the Director of Curriculum with the completion of course/staff timetables and rooming, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• To assist the Director of Curriculum with the recruitment, selection and induction of staff for the team.
• Contribute to the timetabling procedure, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and support the Director of Curriculum in addressing short-term cover problems.
• Undertake appraisals and performance management activity of staff as required.

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.

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 helping to build strong employer partnerships, you’ll be part of a team that believes in collaboration, growth, and making a positive impact.

Exceptional Benefits Package

At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way.

• 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 the supports 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.