Programme Manager, Maths & English Fixed Term Ref: LCC2725

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** COVID-19 INFORMATION: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic you may experience some delays during the recruitment process. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. **Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College(KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC) and White Rose Academies Trust (WRAT). Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest improving and most innovative education groups in the country. Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 30 June 2022 or beforeif maternity leave ends. Full time - 37 hours per week (requests to work part-time will be considered)WHAT WE DO We are looking for a Programme Manager in English & Maths to cover a Maternity leave post within our school of Childhood Studies & Public services.It is situated at Quarry Hill Campus which is our brand new state of the art campus. Newly opened in September 2019 and situated in the newly developed cultural quarter, with modern, fit for purpose classrooms, independent learning spaces and social areas,not to mention incredible views over the city, this inspiring environment will be unrivalled in the region.The post will involve working closely with the Vocational Programme Managers in both Childhood Studies and Public Services to improve experience andoutcomes for learners. The post will report to the Deputy Head of English & Maths in School of Social Sciences and will manage a team of specialist Maths and/or English staff.WHAT YOU WILL DOLead activities to ensure effective planning, preparation & developmentof schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching & learning resources including the development of on-line learning resources for identified courses is being undertaken.Ensure effective delivery of sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods,for identified courses.Lead and manage the development & employment of assessment activities for identified courses.Lead and manage the assessment of student work, feedback to help learners improve & record learners progress for identified courses.Lead andmanage the creation of targets, recording & monitoring of progress against them. Implement interventions where needed for identified courses.Lead and manage quality assurance processes. Inform the review process to develop & improve identified course(s).Beresponsible for the retention, achievement, success & attendance for identified courses.Build positive relationships with learners & provide support to ensure successful outcomes.Contribute to the marketing of courses, learner IAG & enrolment processes.Participatein student recruitment activities, including interviews and open evenings.Participate, as appropriate, in the Colleges examination process.Conduct first stage student disciplinaries.Ensure that effective Induction programmes are in place for learners.ProgrammeManagers may also be required to teach as part of the role.YOUR PROFILE Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.English and Maths at Level 2 or above and a willingnessto improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.Extensive experience, knowledge and skills to enable delivery of a range of levels across the curriculum,which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.Experience of positively managing student and group progression, advice and guidance in a school or Further Education setting, with positive outcomes.Experience of supervising/managing staffto ensure high performance.Substantial experience of undertaking internal verification and moderation activities.Proven commitment to continuous professional development.Ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified cohorts and ensure consistencyof high delivery within teams.Ability to lead activities in the development and delivery of strategies to improve retention, achievement, success and attendance rates for groups of learners.Effective management skills to ensure high performance from a rangeof individuals.Exceptional verbal /written communication and interpersonal skills Ability to provide productive insight into the review process and development of identified courses.Excellent organisational skills, to ensure deadlines are met and progressin achieving results from learners and team members.Ability to make sense of complex issues, identify and solve problems and to think on ones feet.Commitment to the Colleges support and promotion of Equality and Diversity.Committed to child protection andthe promotion of a safe environment for children and young people to learn in.A LITTLE BIT ABOUT LEEDS CITY COLLEGELeeds City College is part of the Luminate Education Group, and is one of the UKs largest FE establishments with around 1,440 employees andover 22,560 students. We offer a curriculum as diverse as our students within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. Our goal is to deliver excellent and innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions.BENEFITS & REWARDS We have a range of excellent benefits and rewards at Leeds City College, including:Annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days + 8 bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary college closure days at ChristmasExcellent pension schemes withthe West Yorkshire Pension Fund and the Teachers PensionDiscounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the region with Northern Rail and MetroExceptional learning and development opportunities for all of our staffYou can readabout these benefits, and others in more detail by downloading the Staff Benefits document attached to this vacancy. SAFEGUARDING Luminate Education Group is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staffand volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete all mandatory pre-employment checks, including:Proof of right to work in the UKEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checkChildrens barred list check (wemay also check the adult barred list if the role involves working with vulnerable adults)Two professional references Fitness to work, this is conducted by our occupational health partners, NHS Airedale Section 128 check for all staff entering management rolesProhibitioncheck for all staff entering teaching related rolesPlease Note: All successful applicants who have lived or travelled overseas for three months or more in the past five years will be required to undertake an overseas check as part of the pre-employment checks.Moreinformation on overseas checks can be found on the government website: https://government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.RIGHT T