Programme Leader

The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an experienced Programme Leader to join the Progression and Inclusion Department to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success. This is key role, where the successful candidate will work closely with their team of subject Lecturers, the Inclusion teams, Transition Coordinators, parents and other external agencies to ensure Progression Curriculum learners experience high quality teaching and learning to support their journey through course levels within the College, their personal development and future employment. The Role The successful candidate will establish strong partnership working with the Inclusion teams, cross college curriculum areas, local schools and parents, providing high quality courses that support students’ journey into the college and progression into their vocational course of choice. They will develop a rapport with their curriculum team, students and their families, carers and professionals, and promote the College’s values and aspirations for learners to meet their potential and succeed. The postholder will promote the College’s commitment to excellence in learning, by providing a fully inclusive curriculum offer and have knowledge of working with learners who have SEND, including those who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our courses offer a well-established inclusive route towards further study and employment, which includes our alternative provision to re-engage young people into learning, Entry Level Choices, vocationally related courses and Pre-Supported and Supported Internships.

If you are passionate about leading teams to develop young peoples’ skills and preparing them for employment through high quality, inclusive, teaching and learning then there has never been a better time to join the Trafford & Stockport College Group.

About TSCG: - A Great Place to Work The Trafford & Stockport College Group has recently entered the next exciting phase of its journey through the merger with Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College. The merger will provide the Group with a unique opportunity to further shape and direct 16-19 and adult across a wider area with campuses at Altrincham, Stretford, Stockport, Cheadle and Marple. Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support well-being. Employment at The Trafford & Stockport College Group brings many benefits including: -

• 54 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Generous contributory company pension scheme
• Childcare discounts
• Onsite Costa
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Free Parking
• Exclusive commercial discounts via the CSSC scheme
All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications. Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 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. The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this. Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore at interview with you. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who are invited to attend an interview.