Programme Manager - English and Maths (Foundation Studies)

What You Will Do

• Manage activities and strategies to ensure the high retention, achievement, success and attendance rates for identified courses are reached. 
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to SEND learners in line with the SEND code of practice. 
• Manage the planning, preparation and development of schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources and assessment plans in line with the RARPA model of delivery. 
• Manage the process of creation of individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course to ensure groups of learners are on track to achieve their potential in line with the RARPA IQA cycle, tracking via the Navigate platform. 
• Manage the recording of student progress and to ensure that individual and group learner targets are being met. 
• Have a strategic oversight of the tracking of students progress - identifying areas to improve and areas of consistency. Directly line manages a team of staff. 
• Manage the identified courses in line with the Preparing for Adulthood Agenda. 
• To be the areas lead on the development of the English and Maths programmes ensuring that all learners have access to High-Quality TLA and have every opportunity to make progress (according to their baseline assessment and EHCP targets) and progress. 
• To be the key contact for all internal and external partnerships with regard to English and Maths. 
• Programme Managers may also be required to teach as part of the role, modelling best practice in TLA. 
• Plan and coordinate assessments and exams inline with examination boards / assessors.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Teacher and Leader who has a proven ability to raise standards in English and/or Maths to SEND learners. You'll be passionate about driving learners towards their ambitious goals, helping them achieve their full potential. 

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• A genuine passion for their curriculum area (English or Maths).
• A good understanding of SEND students and the EHCP process.
• Up-to-date knowledge of GCSE syllabus.
• Experience in positively managing both individual student and group progression.
• A knack for supporting staff to become English and Maths champions.
• Significant experience with internal verification and moderation activities.
• A clear commitment to continuous professional development.

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: 37 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

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

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 must have 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 what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s 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.