Job Title: Programme Leader – UPS
Location: Northumberland
Start Date: Ideally before 1st September 2025 (to allow for a handover period)
End Date: 15th November 2025
Contract Type: Temporary (Approx. 12 weeks)
Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Programme Leader to provide temporary cover for a 12-week period, supporting our UPS provision during the absence of a current staff member undergoing surgery in mid-August. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate delivery for three cohorts of students (approx. 36 learners), ensuring continuity and quality of teaching, learning, and assessment across the programme.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead on the planning, delivery, and quality assurance of the UPS programme.
* Manage the academic progress, engagement, and welfare of students across three cohorts.
* Support and guide delivery staff, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality learning.
* Oversee internal quality assurance processes and contribute to external inspections or audits if required.
* Liaise with curriculum managers and stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the programme.
* Act as the main point of contact for programme-level issues during the cover period.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a programme leadership or curriculum management role.
* Strong understanding of the UPS curriculum and relevant teaching frameworks.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to support both students and teaching staff effectively.
* Available to start as soon as possible to enable a smooth transition before 1st September.
Desirable:
* Experience working with similar-sized cohorts and managing delivery across multiple groups.
* Familiarity with quality processes in a further education or training environment.
* Managing a department