Programme Leader

Programme Leader

Job type - Full time, Permanent

Salary - £29,457 to £31,698 per annum

Hours - 40 hours per week

Location Nacro Education Centre, Spalding

We are Nacro. We see your future, whatever the past.

We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

With 11 intimate community-based Education centres across England, we take an individualized approach to helping young people overcome challenges and realize their potential. Our small classes and flexible learning models meet students where they are.

What we offer:

• Pension Scheme.
• BHSF health cash plan which offers benefits on different levels of cover.
• Season Ticket loans
• Reimbursement of eye tests - claim the cost of a sight test back from Nacro every two years.
• Learning and development - Nacro offers all staff the opportunity to develop within their role, and progress through the organisation.
• Supportive, experienced staff on site, to assist with training, development, and mentoring.
• A solid, achievable, demonstrable career path.

Who are we looking for?

We have expanded our leadership team with the creation of a Programme Leader role based at our education centre in Spalding. This role is key for the planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum that effectively prepares all learners to be successful in their intended next steps (such as higher education, employment, or apprenticeships).

We are a well-established team and we play a vital role in supporting the young people in the local area.

What will I be doing as a Programme Leader?

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide consistently high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that models Nacro s high standards and aspirations and leads to excellent outcomes for all learners.
• Ensure that all learners receive appropriate and effective support, advice, and guidance throughout their programme, including pastoral and academic support where needed.
• Provide effective line management of the programme team, ensuring that all employees are clear on their roles and responsibilities, and that team members are appropriately supported and developed.
• Support the development and maintenance of the learning environment including to ensure a high-quality, industry standard learning experience.
• Work in close partnership with the Head of Curriculum and Engagement to develop and implement a high-quality, innovative, and responsive curriculum that meets the needs of learners and employers.
• Using a range of appropriate teaching/learning strategies, technologies, and resources to deliver the curriculum.

Essential requirements for this role:

• English and maths qualifications at level 2 or above.
• Knowledge and experience of quality and regulatory frameworks and practices including Ofsted s Education Inspection Framework
• Significant experience of delivering teaching, learning and assessment to young people in the Further Education and Skills sector. The ideal candidate will have a QTS, a PGCE or a DET L5 teaching qualification.
• An IQA assessor qualification is preferred.
• Knowledge and application of contemporary teaching theory and practice.
• Experience of curriculum design and development.
• Knowledge of the Further Education and Skills sector and the related funding and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience of collaborative working and joint practice development to drive and inform continuous improvement.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring and/or supporting employees to drive improvement and development.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, including legislation and guidance, and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of learners, particularly those who may be vulnerable or at risk.
• Enhanced DBS - Adult & Child barred list.

What are the next steps?

Please apply online Or kindly contact Zoe Whitmore on (url removed) in case of any queries.

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