Job Description

Programme Manager – Health & Social Care and Early Years & Education

Permanent

Grade C - £35,412- £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and well‑qualified Programme Manager for Health Care, Social Care, Early Years and Education Reporting to the Head of Faculty for Vocational Skills, you will collaborate with Programme Managers across all faculties to design and deliver an ambitious and responsive Vocational Skills curriculum that meets local needs and ensures every learner receives an excellent experience.

You will lead a team of specialist salaried and sessional teachers committed to delivering a high‑quality, adult‑focused curriculum and achieving strong learner outcomes. The role requires responsiveness to labour‑market and employer needs, working closely with the Head of Faculty to anticipate emerging trends in Health Care, Social Care, Early Years and Education.

The successful candidate will have substantial knowledge and experience of working within the Adult Education Budget (AEB) grant, along with a strong track record in curriculum development. They will also demonstrate expertise in sector‑relevant qualifications, planning and delivery. The role requires leading, motivating and supporting the team while driving continuous quality improvement across all areas.

Why Work at BAES?

Join a high‑performing team where learner results exceed the national average and strong links with health and social care settings enrich teaching and learning. We are expanding and developing the department, with a clear ambition to build a Centre of Excellence. This is a great opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of an organisation committed to delivering exceptional adult education.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and manage a team of specialist teachers to deliver a high‑quality adult learning service.
• Implement and oversee learning programmes, including opportunities for cross‑faculty collaboration.
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment through Learning Walks and GOALs, follow‑up action plans, staff development and consistent application of BAES policies and procedures.
• Monitor learner performance indicators including punctuality, attendance, retention, achievement, progression and destination and take action to ensure learners achieve and are well supported.
• Conduct placement visits to observe and support learners on Early Years Educator or Supporting Teaching and Learning programmes.
• Undertake Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) duties and prepare for External Quality Assurance (EQA).

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant sector backgrounds in one or more of the following: Health Care, Social Care or Early Years and Education.
• Flexibility to deliver one or more of the following levels: Entry Level 3 to Level 3.
• An assessor qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• A Level 5+ teaching qualification (e.g. DTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE, IRR).
• Teaching experience in adult education.
• Competence in assessing learners within the relevant sector.
• Minimum Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 9–4 or equivalent).

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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and Person Specification

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).