JOB TITLE: Programme Lead

SECTION: Curriculum

RESPONSIBLE TO: Programme Area Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

To lead and oversee the co-ordination of programmes to successful completion. To plan and
deliver learning; assess student work and provide feedback.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are not shown in order of priority of frequency nor is the list
comprehensive, but rather an indication of the type and level of duties expected of this post.

1. To liaise with the course/programme area team and relevant staff to ensure that all the
students are enrolled and follow a designated programme of study. For full-time
courses, this should include additional studies (where appropriate), enrichment,
functional skills and tutorials.

2. To work with the Programme Area Manager to regularly monitor course data and to take
necessary action to ensure that information is correct and up to date including ensuring
that withdrawals, cancellations, transfers etc. are actioned in a timely manner and in
accordance with the college policy.

3. To appraise courses using a range of quality and performance indicators (attendance,

retention, success etc.) and prepare course reviews to inform the area’s self-
assessment report.

4. To develop, plan and implement systems and processes that support the management
of learning including schemes of work, assessment schedules, pre-entry and interview
processes, keep warm arrangements, induction, course handbooks and tutorial
systems.

5. To work with the Programme Area Manager to plan programmes to maximise resources
and funding in line with the awarding organisation and/or study programme guidelines.

6. To ensure examination entries are completed, including special exam allowances with
student services in line with the relevant awarding organisation guidelines.
 7. To disseminate updated information and course regulations/specifications providing
advice relating to best practice and ensuring that awarding organisation requirements
are met, e.g. awarding organisation registrations for the main programme, additionality,
and English and maths qualifications.

8. To support the College’s Quality Assurance processes such as the planning, and
coordination of assessment and Internal Verification and other such duties to support
the development of good teaching and learning practice.

9. Where appropriate, to coordinate and ensure the quality of UCAS applications and
references.

10. To work collaboratively with colleagues, managers and external stakeholders to

enhance the existing curriculum and develop new learning programmes focused on
progression to further study and employment.

11. To be responsible for matters of student discipline at Stage 1 within the scope of the
Student Disciplinary Code, including agreeing and monitoring Behavioural Action Plans.

12. To maintain awareness of industry developments and update skills through staff
development etc. and undertake a minimum of 30 hours CPD per annum and any such
training as may be required in recognition of your professional and vocational
development.

13. To ensure all activities undertaken comply with Health and Safety requirements. To be
aware of and act upon Health and Safety issues in accordance with College policies
and procedures.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

14. To actively promote the College Equality and Diversity policy, encouraging staff
awareness and participation.

15. To support the College’s quality initiatives, promoting the values of the College and
ensuring that outputs meet College quality standards.

16. To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of your students having
due regard to the College’s Child & Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy.

AND such other duties as are within the scope of the spirit of the job purpose, the title of the
post and its grading as required.

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING STAFF:

None

If you have any queries relating to your Job Description, please consult your line manager.
Copies of this Job Description are held by the College Human Resources Department.

Date: June 2020

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

Programme Lead

1. Qualifications Essential Desirable Method of

Assessment
1.1 Application/
Hold a qualification within area of specialism to √ Certificates/
required level.
1.2 Application/
Fully Teacher qualified Level 5 or above e.g. √ Certificates/
Diploma in Education and Training, Cert Ed, PGCE
or equivalent.
1.3 Application/
Educated to Level 2 minimum in maths and English √ Certificates/
or equivalent.
1.4 Application/
Hold a qualification in area of specialism at a level √ Certificates
identified as desirable.

1.5 √ Application/
Hold Assessor and Verifier Awards or equivalent. Certificates

2. Experience
2.1
Application/
Significant and recent work experience in vocational √
Interview
area.
3. Skills and Knowledge
3.1
Subject knowledge and ability to teach across a √ Interview
range of related subject areas and provision.
3.2
√ Interview
Experience of co-ordinating Internal Verification.
3.3
Ability to appraise courses using a range of quality √ Application/
performance indicators to inform the Areas Self- Interview/
Assessment Report. Test
3.4
Ability to support the College’s Quality Assurance
√ Interview
processes to enhance the development of good
teaching and learning practice.
3.5
Application/
Demonstrate good knowledge and use of college √
Interview
systems.
3.6
Ability and commitment to support the development
of new and innovative resources, assessment and
√ Interview
learning programmes to enhance the existing
curriculum that enables progression to further study
and employment.
3.7
Ability and commitment to engage in the Interview/
√
development of systems and processes to support Testing
the management of learning.
3.8 Application/
√
Skills and competence in a range of IT applications. Interview
3.9
Ability to manage Stage 1 of the Disciplinary
√ Interview
Procedure including the monitoring of Behaviour
Action Plans.
3.10
Demonstrate an understanding of the current
√ Interview
Funding methodologies and the impact on the
curriculum design and delivery.
3.11
Demonstrate and apply effective approaches to Interview/
√
teaching at more than one level and to a target Testing
audience.
3.12
Interview/
Demonstrate planning skills as a teacher and √
Testing
effective curriculum team member.
4. Approach
4.1
Demonstrate a positive approach to the Equality and √ Interview
Diversity policy.
4.2
Demonstrate a willingness to undertake staff √ Interview
development, as necessary.
4.3
Commitment and ability to teaching across a range √ Interview
of subjects within the area of Programme Lead
responsibility.
4.4
Demonstrate understanding of responsibilities & √ Interview
boundaries of own role in providing individual
student support.
4.5
Demonstrate suitability to work with children and √ Interview
vulnerable adults including a knowledge/
understanding of safeguarding.
4.6
Have a flexible approach to the working √ Interview
environment e.g. working outside normal hours from
time to time.
4.7
Demonstrate suitability to work with children & √ Interview
vulnerable adults including a knowledge/
understanding of safeguarding and DBS
compliance.