Programme Manager - English and Maths
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS3 1AA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
Leeds City College have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager of English and Maths to join our dedicated and dynamic School of Creative Arts, based at our Quarry Hill Campus. The School of Creative Arts supports over 1,600 learners, primarily aged 16–18, across three vibrant departments:
• Creative Media and Digital Arts
• Music and Performance Production
• Visual Arts
Quarry Hill is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art campus that opened in 2019. It offers outstanding facilities including a 180-seat Chroma-Q Theatre, five fully equipped dance studios, two professional recording studios, TV production suites, dedicated IT suites, and a range of specialist spaces for textiles, printmaking, art, and photography.
We are seeking a committed, creative, and forward-thinking colleague who is excited by the opportunity to contribute.
What You Will Do
• Manage an English and Maths team in the School of Creative Arts' provision.
• Work alongside the department leadership teams to plan and deliver an outstanding experience for our students.
• Manage a team of staff to deliver exceptional outcomes for our learners.
• Conduct student disciplinary meetings using the principles of restorative practice.
About You
• A background in a relevant discipline.
• Significant experience in the further education sector.
• Committed to providing opportunities for staff to develop and succeed.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Committed to supporting the Dep HoD with the implementation of strategic decisions for the benefit of our students, colleagues and wider college aims.
• Interest in developing a strong bond with all the vocational teams.
• Experience of working with external stakeholders such as qualification boards, arts organisations and funding bodies.
What the college offers its staff
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
Commitment to 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 a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.