Job Description

The Role:

Blackpool & The Fylde College is seeking a passionate and driven Programme Leader for English, Maths & Digital Skills for Adults to lead the provision across the Fylde Coast. This role is central to supporting adults--many of whom face significant barriers such as low confidence, digital exclusion, and economic disadvantage--on their journey back into education.



Rated 'Excellent' by Ofsted, our adult provision is delivered at college sites including the Seasiders Learning Centre and Fleetwood Hub, as well as in community venues, ensuring learning is accessible and embedded within local neighbourhoods. You'll be joining a small but high-performing team, with a strong track record of impact, and will play a key role in strengthening community partnerships to shape a curriculum that empowers learners and responds to local needs.



The successful candidate will lead curriculum development, build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders, and take responsibility for driving quality, achievement, and learner outcomes across the provision.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

As Programme Leader, you will take ownership of the planning, coordination, and delivery of English, Maths, and Digital Skills for adult learners. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and relevance of the curriculum and driving student success. Your key duties will include:


Leading and managing the curriculum area, including programme planning, recruitment, and quality improvement. Delivering inclusive, high-standard teaching, learning, and assessment practices. Designing, developing, and evaluating curriculum content to meet a range of learner needs. Monitoring key quality indicators including attendance, retention, achievement, and learner progression. Supporting student engagement and recruitment activities, including interviews, Open Days, and guidance events. Contributing to the academic community through scholarship, research, and professional practice.

Why Join Us?

At B&FC, you'll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive environment dedicated to transforming lives through education. This role provides an excellent platform for leadership development, innovation in teaching, and making a meaningful impact on adult learners.

Interested? Apply Early!

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If this opportunity excites you, submit your application today!

Rewards and Benefits

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Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified(TM)


Enhanced leave allowance of

50 days

(full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Competitive pension scheme: + Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) -

28.68%

employer contribution
+ Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) -

15.4%

employer contribution

Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. 1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications Agile working opportunities Enhanced Family friendly policies Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: + Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
+ Occupational Health
+ FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
+ FREE eye tests
+ Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
+ FREE healthy breakfast
+ Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
+ Health and beauty salon
+ Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)

Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates FREE car parking Car lease scheme Cycle to work scheme Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks



B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process


B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here


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Job Type

Permanent

Curriculum / Service Area

Access and Continuing Education

Campus / Location

Various

Hours per week

37

Part-Year?

No

Post scale

Programme Leader

Post Scale Range (FTE)

37,052 - 42,962

Closing Date

17/08/2025