Programme Manager for Business Studies

About the Role

Our Study Programme's department at Keighley College is leading the way in the town by offering a destination led Business courses, including BTEC and T Levels  which specifically prepare the next generation for University and/or working in the industry. We are a team of both industry and specialist academic teachers with first class pastoral support staff who ensure that each of our students is provided with an exceptional experience with outcomes to match. We are looking for someone to come and join our academic team in the delivery of both the BTEC and T Levels in Business, Administration & Management.

Keighley College is situated right next to the train station and a mere 5 minutes walk from the bus station.

What You Will Do

• We are looking for a committed, passionate educator and Business specialist to lead our team of highly skilled teachers and support staff. You will be responsible for managing approximately 8 staff.
• You will lead the courses in the area with responsibility for implementing strategies to ensure high retention, achievement, success and attendance rates
• Your role will include responsibility for leading and managing the design, delivery and quality of the courses, from recruitment to progression on to their next steps, as well the monitoring of student progress and key performance indicators to ensure targets are met.
• You will ensure performance and expectations are incredibly high to give our students the best experience possible.

About You

• You will have extensive experience in a Further Education setting specialising in Business Studies at levels 1, 2 and 3, and be able to demonstrate a passion for new and innovative ideas around curriculum development.
• Your experience will include positively managing students to ensure excellent retention, achievement, success and attendance with our cohort of learners.
• You will have a focus on positive student experience and have an overview of the wider college community.
• You will be an effective manager and an innovative problem solver, ensuring the high performance of individuals.
• You will build positive relationships with students and staff using restorative practice techniques, be flexible and a positive role model across our campus.
• Your skillset will also include excellent organisation skills and the ability to provide productive insight into the development of the courses. 
• You will ensure Quality processes are implemented, high standards maintained and implement measures where standards have not been met.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days 
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. 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 this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.