Job Description

Salary

- 36,084 per annum

Hours

- 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract

- Permanent

Location

- Peterborough

Closing Date

- 2nd November 2025

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between schools and further education? Do you thrive on creating meaningful pathways that support young learners to succeed?

We are looking for a highly organised, collaborative and proactive

School Link & 14-16 Pathways Manager

to lead and manage our pre-16 curriculum offer at

Peterborough College

, part of the Inspire Education Group.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape innovative 14-16 vocational pathways, work closely with partner schools, and ensure that learners get the very best start in their education and career journeys.

What the Role Involves:

As the School Link & 14-16 Pathways Manager, you will:

Lead the

planning and delivery

of our 14-16 vocational careers programme in partnership with local schools. Act as the

key liaison between the College and secondary schools

, building and maintaining strong, professional relationships. Ensure

compliance

with all relevant guidelines for pre-16 learners in an FE setting. Develop and manage

financial planning tools

, contracts, and fee agreements for schools. Represent the College at events such as school

parents' evenings, careers fairs, and open evenings

. Support the Vice Principal Curriculum & Quality by preparing reports and updates for key stakeholders. Work collaboratively with curriculum, support, and marketing teams to ensure that information, communications, and provision meet the highest standards. Lead the

continuous development

of our pre-16 offer -- keeping it responsive, relevant, and learner-focused.

What skills you will have:

We're seeking someone with:

Extensive experience

working with schools and within further education. Proven ability to plan curriculum pathways and manage complex, cross-institutional relationships. Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills. A good understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and support requirements for 14-16-year-olds in FE. Confidence working with data, reports, and budgets. A positive, proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and leadership.

You'll also need:

A Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant field. Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in English and Maths. Teacher training or management qualifications are desirable.

What You'll Get in Return:

35 days annual leave

plus bank holidays and discretionary days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing CPD and professional development

A supportive working environment committed to student success and staff wellbeing The chance to make a

real difference

to young people's lives and futures
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,084.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Cycle to work scheme Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person