14-16 Programme Advisor
Job Type Fixed-Term Curriculum / Service Area Directorate for Students Campus / Location Bispham Hours per week 29.6 Part-Year? Yes Post scale Scale 5 Post Scale Range (FTE) £27, - £29, Closing Date 13/08/ Documents
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The Role
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join the Directorate for Students Team as a 14–16 Programme Advisor. This vital role supports the effective delivery of our 14–16 provision, including Compass and Year 11 Bridging students. You will work closely with high schools, referring agencies, and internal teams to ensure smooth coordination and successful outcomes for learners.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
2. Supporting the coordination and delivery of the 14–16 College provision and Year 11 Bridging Programme.
3. Assisting with learner assessment days and helping determine student suitability in collaboration with curriculum and school staff.
4. Liaising with high schools, parents, and referring agencies to support student transition, retention, and progression.
5. Organising and attending school events such as Year 9 options evenings to promote the College’s 14–16 offer.
6. Monitoring student progress, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to quality assurance processes.
7. Supporting communication and collaboration across curriculum areas to ensure effective timetabling and programme delivery.
8. Representing the College at student review meetings and addressing day-to-day concerns promptly and professionally.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners while developing your skills in programme coordination, student support, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to helping students thrive and progress.
Interested? Apply Early!
If this role excites you, please submit your application as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
9. Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
10. Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
11. Competitive pension scheme:
12. Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
13. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
14. Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
15. Agile working opportunities
16. Enhanced Family friendly policies
17. Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
18. Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, days a year
19. Occupational Health
20. FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
21. FREE eye tests
22. Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
23. FREE healthy breakfast
24. Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
25. Health and beauty salon
26. Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
27. Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
28. FREE car parking
29. Car lease scheme
30. Cycle to work scheme
31. Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process
B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order ( and ) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’.