The Role Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team as Programme Leader for the delivery of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and the TAQA suite of Programmes. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to lead, develop, and deliver high-quality curriculum provision while contributing to the success of our learners and the college community. Your Responsibilities Will Include As Programme Leader, you will have a key leadership role within the curriculum area, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment. Deliver inclusive, high-quality teaching and assessment, incorporating both face-to-face and digital pedagogies. Lead on programme reviews and quality improvement planning, monitoring key indicators such as attendance, retention, success, and student satisfaction. Contribute to recruitment activities, including interviews, open days, and initial guidance, ensuring the curriculum meets the needs of learners. Work with colleagues to update and develop learning resources, share professional knowledge, and contribute to the academic community through scholarship, research, and professional practice. Why Join Us? This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of teacher education and assessment programmes within a supportive and high-performing college environment. You will work alongside a passionate team, committed to providing outstanding outcomes for learners and driving innovation in education. Interested? Apply Early! If you’re excited by this opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close this vacancy early upon receiving sufficient applications. Rewards and Benefits Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™ 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) - 19.3% 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 The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting Disclosure Calculator
