Role: Programme Leader – Health and Social Care
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 under take 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 are a of responsibility
*To contribute to the day today 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.
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. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:
*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
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.