Programme Manager – Additional Learning Support
Location: Tresham College – Corby Campus
Salary/Benefits: £41,086 to £47,971 per annum (DOE), 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, retail and leisure discounts, professional and personal development opportunities, college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent – Full Time
Right to work: Must have the Right to Work in the UK. No sponsorship offered.
About the role
As a Programme Manager in Additional Learning Support, you will support the success of students through:
* EHCP Provision & Learner Outcomes – Lead planning, delivery and review of EHCP support, ensuring Section F compliance and driving progress, independence, achievement and positive destinations.
* Quality Assurance & Compliance – Ensure ALS provision meets the SEND Code of Practice and Ofsted expectations through QA processes, accurate record keeping, data‑led evaluation and continuous improvement.
* Leadership & Performance Management – Lead, manage and develop ALS staff, set expectations, monitor performance, address underperformance and promote high‑quality practice.
* Resources, Funding & Deployment – Oversee deployment of staff and high‑needs funding, ensure provision is accurately costed, financially compliant and delivers value for money.
* Partnership Working & College Impact – Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, local authorities and external agencies to embed inclusive practice, support SEND reforms and contribute to college‑wide priorities and events.
About you
* Qualifications & Professional Credibility – Degree or equivalent professional/industry experience, recognised teaching qualification, GCSE English and maths, strong record of high performance.
* Leadership & Team Management – Proven experience leading and managing teams in Further Education, setting targets, monitoring performance and fostering a welcoming learning environment.
* Teaching Excellence & Quality Assurance – Successful teaching across multiple levels, strong knowledge of FE quality assurance systems, curriculum improvement and use of data and IT to enhance provision.
* Strategic Thinking & Collaboration – Risk‑aware leader, able to align programmes to organisational goals, respond creatively to challenges and work collaboratively across departments.
* Professional Conduct & Compliance – Committed to safeguarding, equality, health & safety and professional standards, flexible to attend events, able to travel independently and represent the College positively.
Values alignment
* Valuing Teamwork – Work collaboratively to achieve great outcomes and respect contributions.
* Improving Continuously – Challenge yourself, try new things and share knowledge.
* Student Centred – Prioritise the best interests of students in decision‑making.
* Inclusive – Celebrate differences and diversity.
* Open and Caring – Support wellbeing of staff, students, community and society.
* Nurturing Education Excellence – Deliver programmes that challenge students.
Legal and EEO statement
The Bedford College Group is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Candidates barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Interviews
Interviews to be held: 20 May 2026.
#J-18808-Ljbffr