Job Description

Course Leader - REC2334

Department: Childcare & Health

Salary: 38,841 to 44,993 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2334 | Closing Date: Sunday, 4th January 2026

The Opportunity

As our Course Leader, you will play a key role in delivering and managing high-quality teaching and learning for our learners. You'll take ownership of lesson planning and delivery, ensuring sessions are engaging, relevant, and aligned with awarding body requirements.

You'll manage the full learner journey--from induction through to achievement and progression. This includes setting and monitoring individual learning plans, providing academic and pastoral support, and tracking attendance, retention, and success data. Early intervention and accurate record-keeping will be essential to support reporting and quality processes.

Collaboration is central to this role. You'll coordinate with your course team to maintain consistency in delivery and standards, line-manage and support staff, and contribute to their professional development. Administrative responsibilities such as updating registers, uploading assessment outcomes, and preparing for internal verification will also form part of your remit.

Beyond day-to-day delivery, you'll help shape curriculum improvements by reviewing schemes of work, embedding key themes like digital skills and sustainability, and supporting the development of new courses or delivery models. You'll attend departmental meetings, contribute to quality assurance processes, and work closely with colleagues across the college to ensure the course remains effective and learner-focused.

About You

We're looking for an experienced and solution-focused leader who can drive high performance and maintain outstanding quality standards. You'll have the ability to objectively assess your courses, implement incisive actions for improvement, and work collaboratively with the Programme Manager to meet and exceed the college's quality expectations.

Key attributes include:

Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in line-managing staff.

Ability to lead on Internal Verification and liaise effectively for external quality assurance.

A proactive approach to embedding digital technologies and supporting staff development.

Commitment to curriculum excellence and continuous improvement.

If you believe you have the skills, qualities, and values to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

Teaching qualification (must be willing to work towards Level 6 PGCE if not already held)

Relevant Level 6 qualification

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification

A minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience

Knowledge of curriculum review, development and planning strategies as appropriate.

Ability to devise strategies to improve attendance, retention, achievement and pass rates

Supportive ability to give clear and constructive feedback to students to guide learning

Understanding and knowledge of the pastoral needs of learners

Knowledge of a range of teaching methodologies

Highly- professional, flexible, organised, self-motivated, positive with a can-do attitude, supportive, determined, resilient, team-player

Reasons to join us

We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to

55 days per year

including bank and public holidays) Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days Teachers' Pension Scheme We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval) 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members

Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:

Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals

A range of flexible working opportunities

Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability

Short- and Long-Term development commitments

Access to experiencing work in a range of areas

Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation

Reward and Recognition

Having your voice heard at every level

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is

Sunday, 4th January 2026

. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,841.00-44,993.00 per year

Work Location: In person