About the Role
We are a growing department based in Keighley, with a strong focus on Childcare and Education, delivering successful study programmes for 16–18-year-olds. Following the progression of our current manager, we are seeking a new leader to oversee the programme area and drive the curriculum forward. We offer clear pathways in Childcare and Education, supported by a dynamic team that includes staff with recent industry experience, bringing valuable knowledge and insights to enrich our learners’ journey.
What You Will Do
1. You will be responsible for managing a team delivering programmes from Level 1 to Level 3.
2. In addition to your leadership role, you will have a teaching commitment, delivering sessions to 16–18-year-olds on full-time study programmes.
3. A strong understanding of contemporary childhood studies and education is essential, and industry experience in the sector would be highly advantageous.
4. Knowledge and understanding of T Levels is also required.
5. You will play a key role in curriculum development and will be responsible for tracking, monitoring, and quality assuring both staff and student performance throughout the academic year.
6. Your role will also involve leading course reviews, analysing data, and identifying timely interventions to support continuous improvement.
About You
7. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of leading and managing in Further Education setting.
8. You will have experience leading a a team of teachers and be able to demonstrate positive outcomes
9. You will have a strong childhood studies and education and industry experience that will transfer to a level 1 - 3 curriculum
10. Knowledge, experience and understanding of T Levels is also required.
11. You will be quality driven
12. You will be innovative and creative and be student driven
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
13. 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 daysSenior Management 44 days
14. Excellent Pension schemesTeachers’ Pension Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme
15. Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
16. Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
17. Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
18. Employee wellbeing initiatives
19. Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements
About Us
Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.
Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.
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.