Job Description

Job title


PC - HE Provision in the Social Science, Counselling & Childhood Studies Section


Job reference


REQ002815


Date posted


04/07/2025


Application closing date


18/07/2025


Location


Paignton


Salary


39,433 to 43,071 (19,716.50 to 21,535.50 pro rata)


Package


Plus excellent benefits


Contractual hours


18.5


Basis


Fractional


Job category/type


Academic


Attachments



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Job description

Programme Co-ordinator for HE Provisions in the Social Science, Counselling & Childhood Studies Section - PC2815

Salary: 39,433 to 43,071 (19,716.50 to 21,535.50 pro rata)

Contract Type: 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Location: Paignton, Devon

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to lead the development, coordination, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of programmes within the Social Science, Counselling & Childhood Studies team. This includes, but is not limited to, Higher Level Apprenticeships, Foundation Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, Micro-Credentials, Short Courses, and Professional Programmes.



As Programme Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic direction of the department. You will support HE Leads and lecturers in designing and delivering high-quality, evidence-informed programmes, and bring a strong track record of leading and coordinating teams across Level 4 and above provision.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership: Drive the development and delivery of innovative, industry-relevant programmes. Champion evidence-informed teaching practices and ensure alignment with academic standards and university policies. Team Development: Inspire and coordinate a collaborative team culture. Mentor new HE staff, lead CPD initiatives, and chair regular team meetings to ensure consistent communication and high standards across the board. Curriculum Innovation: Work closely with employers and industry experts to ensure our curriculum meets current and future sector needs. Draw on your own industry experience to enrich programme content and student learning. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Head of Faculty to contribute to business planning and curriculum timetabling. Ensure efficient use of resources and a high-quality student experience across all programmes. Quality Assurance: Uphold rigorous assessment practices and support the team in delivering engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experiences. Research & Scholarship: Engage in applied research and scholarly activity that supports the College's academic development and enhances your own professional practice. Cross-Sector Collaboration: Navigate a range of funding streams and work across both further and higher education to ensure seamless learner progression.




This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator and leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences. If you're ready to shape the future of Social Science, Counselling & Childhood Studies education, we'd love to hear from you.


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At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.



The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College's status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.



We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.



Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:


37 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days; Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement; Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days; Teacher's Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%; Hybrid and flexible working patterns; Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests; Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes; Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme); On Site Nursery (Mama Bears); Employee Assistance Programmes; Access to Blue Light Card membership; Discounted travel schemes.

This role will is open to internal and external applicants.

For internal applicants, this advert closes at 12pm on Tuesday 8

th

July.

For external applicants, this advert closes midnight on 18

th

July.

To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs.

Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.



Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.



This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.



Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).