Job Description
Study Programme Coordinator
Application Deadline: 24 July 2026
Department: Foundation Studies Transitions Hub
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Transitions Hub
Compensation: £33,990 - £42,764 / year
🎓 Study Programme Coordinator
📍 Hugh Baird College, Bootle
💼 Full-Time | Permanent
💷 £33,990–£42,764.41 (Academic Qualified Scale)
📅 50 days holiday + 8 bank holidays FTE
🧑🏫 Teachers’ Pension Scheme
🎁 Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits
Join an Outstanding Team
At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.
About the Role
We are looking for a Programme Co‑ordinator to join our Transitions Hub.
This is a rewarding role supporting learners within our Learning for Life provision, helping students, particularly those with SEND, achieve their full potential. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality pastoral support, coordinating learner programmes, and ensuring students progress successfully into further education, employment, or independent living.
If you are driven by making a real difference to learners’ lives and enjoy working in a supportive, collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and impactful personal development sessions
- Provide 1:1 pastoral support, reviews, and goal-setting for students
- Monitor and support learner attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, and progress
- Coordinate and support work experience and supported internships
- Contribute to EHCP reviews and work closely with families, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams
- Track and analyse progression and destination data
- Support students to develop key personal attributes through enrichment and incentive schemes
- Play an active role in enrolment, open events, and learner voice activities
- Maintain accurate records using college systems
About You
You will be a passionate and empathetic individual with a strong commitment to supporting young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to achieve their full potential.
You will hold a Cert Ed (or equivalent teaching qualification) alongside experience of working with learners with a range of needs, including autism and multiple learning difficulties, within an educational or similar setting.
You will bring:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- A high level of empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence, with the ability to support learners on a one-to-one basis
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records
- Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and digital systems
- The ability to analyse and interpret data to monitor learner progress and inform interventions
- A proactive, collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to high standards, accountability, and continuous improvement
You will also need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Benefits
Why Join Hugh Baird College?
When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance
Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Medicash
Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
Pension Scheme
You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
Professional Development
We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.
Industrial Commercial Updates
Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.
Reward and Recognition
Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.
Lifestyle Fitness Gym
You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
Health and Wellbeing
You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Travel
You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.
Retail Discounts
You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.
Blue Light Card
You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.
