King’s Trust Team Programme Team Leader (Fixed Term Contract)
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,261 to £32,234 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Trowbridge, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Eat That Frog |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 45321 |
Summary
Overview - Fixed Term Contract until 31/7/2026
We’re looking for a passionate and driven individual to lead our delivery of the King’s Trust Team Programme—a dynamic, 12-week personal development course for young people aged 16 to 25.
As Team Leader, you’ll play a hands-on role in transforming lives. You’ll guide a team of young people through a carefully structured programme that builds confidence, resilience, and practical skills through community projects, team activities, residentials, and work experience. Your leadership will help participants overcome barriers, discover their potential, and take real steps toward education, employment, or training
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on challenge, believes in the power of second chances, and knows how to bring out the best in others. It’s about more than teaching—it’s about mentoring, motivating, and making a genuine difference in the lives of those who need it most.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check with a 6-month probationary period.
Eat That Frog has a commitment to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and are determined to make Eat That Frog a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and empowered.
You’ll be joining Eat That Frog, a community-focused organisation with a proud record of helping people in areas of deprivation unlock their potential. We blend education with real-world experience and practical support, making this role as rewarding as it is vital.
ETF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Remote interviews to be held in February/March 2026. Please do not apply if this is your first job as we cannot obtain suitable references.
Essential Qualifications:
Certificate in education Level 4/PGCE (within 3 years be working
towards achieving QTLS) or equivalent✓
Assessors Award or equivalent (or willing to undertake in first 12 months)
*must have at either AET or assessor✓
Award in education and training Level 3 or equivalent (or willing
to undertake in first 12 months) *must have at either AET or assessor✓
King’s Trust Team Leader Training (or willing to undertake in first 6
months)✓
IAG Level 4 ✓
IAG Level 2 (or willing to undertake in first 12 months)) or willing to complete in
first 3 months✓
GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) or equivalent ✓
First Aid at Work equivalent (or willing to undertake in first month) ✓
Food Hygiene Certificate (or willing to undertake in first month) ✓
Driving Licence ✓
Essential Skills and Experience;
Experience in delivery of IAG ✓
Strong understanding of the challenges young people face ✓
Experience of working directly with young people ✓
Experience in delivery of employability skills ✓
Experience of working to company policies ✓
Experience of supporting Maths & English ✓
Ability to maintain accurate records and administration ✓
Excellent presentation and communication skills ✓
Excellent time management ✓
Excellent ICT skills, particularly MS Office xcellent time management ✓
Excellent ICT skills, particularly MS Office ✓
Ability to travel for work as required xcellent time management ✓
Excellent ICT skills, particularly MS Office ✓
Ability to travel for work as requiredxcellent time management ✓
Excellent ICT skills, particularly MS Office ✓
Ability to travel for work as required ✓
Ability to travel for work as required
We’re looking for a passionate and driven individual to lead our delivery of the King’s Trust Team Programme—a dynamic, 12-week personal development course for young people aged 16 to 25.
As Team Leader, you’ll play a hands-on role in transforming lives. You’ll guide a team of young people through a carefully structured programme that builds confidence, resilience, and practical skills through community projects, team activities, residentials, and work experience. Your leadership will help participants overcome barriers, discover their potential, and take real steps toward education, employment, or training
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on challenge, believes in the power of second chances, and knows how to bring out the best in others. It’s about more than teaching—it’s about mentoring, motivating, and making a genuine difference in the lives of those who need it most.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check with a 6-month probationary period.
Eat That Frog has a commitment to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and are determined to make Eat That Frog a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and empowered.
You’ll be joining Eat That Frog, a community-focused organisation with a proud record of helping people in areas of deprivation unlock their potential. We blend education with real-world experience and practical support, making this role as rewarding as it is vital.
ETF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Remote interviews to be held in February/March 2026. Please do not apply if this is your first job as we cannot obtain suitable references.
Essential Qualifications:
Certificate in education Level 4/PGCE (within 3 years be working
towards achieving QTLS) or equivalent✓
Assessors Award or equivalent (or willing to undertake in first 12 months)
*must have at either AET or assessor✓
Award in education and training Level 3 or equivalent (or willing
to undertake in first 12 months) *must have at either AET or assessor✓
King’s Trust Team Leader Training (or willing to undertake in first 6
months)✓
IAG Level 4 ✓
IAG Level 2 (or willing to undertake in first 12 months)) or willing to complete in
first 3 months✓
GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) or equivalent ✓
First Aid at Work equivalent (or willing to undertake in first month) ✓
Food Hygiene Certificate (or willing to undertake in first month) ✓
Driving Licence ✓
Essential Skills and Experience;
Experience in delivery of IAG ✓
Strong understanding of the challenges young people face ✓
Experience of working directly with young people ✓
Experience in delivery of employability skills ✓
Experience of working to company policies ✓
Experience of supporting Maths & English ✓
Ability to maintain accurate records and administration ✓
Excellent presentation and communication skills ✓
Excellent time management ✓
Excellent ICT skills, particularly MS Office xcellent time management ✓
Excellent ICT skills, particularly MS Office ✓
Ability to travel for work as required xcellent time management ✓
Excellent ICT skills, particularly MS Office ✓
Ability to travel for work as requiredxcellent time management ✓
Excellent ICT skills, particularly MS Office ✓
Ability to travel for work as required ✓
Ability to travel for work as required
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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