Programme Manager
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,010 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary: £49,010.00 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Dilton Marsh, Westbury |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6394 |
Summary
Salary: £49,010.00 Per annum
Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Contract type: Permanent
A bit about us:
The Trust’s mission is: To enable young people to live and work without barriers
Our 5 agreed values are:
Teamwork: We hold ourselves and each other to account, and are better when we work together
Compassion: We act with trust, honesty and kindness in everything we do
Inclusion: We treat each other fairly and with respect
Innovation: We encourage thoughtful, creative and aspirational ideas
Pride: We encourage each other to be proud of who we are and what we do
All about the role:
The Programme Manager will lead and manage a designated workload with a particular focus on the quality of teaching and learning. With the support of the Principal, you will line manage a team of tutors, contribute to the development and progress of college pathways, engage in quality assurance activity including learning walks, observation, internal and external verification for your area.
The Programme Manager will lead by example, be advanced in their practice and support colleagues across the college. There will be an expectation that resourcing, timetabling and administration associated with the programmes, pathways and teams within your area are prioritised and executed to a high standard. The key focus of this role is to act to identify gaps, areas for improvement in their teams and to work quickly to close the gaps.
There is also an expectation that the post-holders will lead college training and CPD for the education team, in association with the Principal and other senior managers. There is a teaching expectation as part of this role to be agreed. You may also be expected to have a tutor group, coordinate EHCP reviews and deliver tutorial.
Key to this role is the commitment to ensuring that learners with SEND receive high-quality, inclusive, and personalised learning experiences that support their progression, independence, and wellbeing.
Your holiday entitlement of 10 weeks shall be taken within college holiday periods and includes bank holiday entitlement.
Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Contract type: Permanent
A bit about us:
The Trust’s mission is: To enable young people to live and work without barriers
Our 5 agreed values are:
Teamwork: We hold ourselves and each other to account, and are better when we work together
Compassion: We act with trust, honesty and kindness in everything we do
Inclusion: We treat each other fairly and with respect
Innovation: We encourage thoughtful, creative and aspirational ideas
Pride: We encourage each other to be proud of who we are and what we do
All about the role:
The Programme Manager will lead and manage a designated workload with a particular focus on the quality of teaching and learning. With the support of the Principal, you will line manage a team of tutors, contribute to the development and progress of college pathways, engage in quality assurance activity including learning walks, observation, internal and external verification for your area.
The Programme Manager will lead by example, be advanced in their practice and support colleagues across the college. There will be an expectation that resourcing, timetabling and administration associated with the programmes, pathways and teams within your area are prioritised and executed to a high standard. The key focus of this role is to act to identify gaps, areas for improvement in their teams and to work quickly to close the gaps.
There is also an expectation that the post-holders will lead college training and CPD for the education team, in association with the Principal and other senior managers. There is a teaching expectation as part of this role to be agreed. You may also be expected to have a tutor group, coordinate EHCP reviews and deliver tutorial.
Key to this role is the commitment to ensuring that learners with SEND receive high-quality, inclusive, and personalised learning experiences that support their progression, independence, and wellbeing.
Your holiday entitlement of 10 weeks shall be taken within college holiday periods and includes bank holiday entitlement.
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