ABOUT OLDHAM COLLEGE Oldham College is one of the largest further education providers in Greater Manchester, supporting thousands of students each year to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need for their future. We work closely with local employers, universities, and community partners to deliver education and training that meets the needs of our region. Our staff play a vital role in creating a supportive, inclusive environment where students and colleagues can thrive. Every role at the College contributes to helping people achieve their potential.
ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Programme Leader to join the Digital and Creative team at Oldham College. This role will provide leadership across the Digital Technologies curriculum area, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, assessment, student achievement, and progression. Working closely with the Head of Faculty, you will support curriculum development, quality assurance, staff mentoring, and continuous improvement activities while ensuring programmes meet the needs of learners, employers, awarding bodies, and the wider College priorities. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate education professional with strong industry knowledge and leadership experience within Further Education or a related setting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and coordinate teaching, learning, and assessment activities across the Digital Technologies curriculum area.
- Monitor attendance, retention, achievement, progression and other key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
- Support and develop Programme Tutors to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
- Lead curriculum planning, assessment processes, standardisation, internal verification, and quality assurance activities.
- Contribute to learner recruitment, open events, curriculum promotion and wider College activities, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above.
- Significant industry experience within a relevant Digital or Computing discipline.
- Experience of leading or coordinating curriculum delivery within Further Education or a similar environment.
- Strong understanding of curriculum planning, quality assurance, assessment and verification processes.
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and support learners and colleagues alike.
REWARDS & BENEFITS
- 54 days holiday, including 35 bookable days plus bank holidays, efficiency days and Christmas closure.
- Pension contributions of 26.48%.
- Free counselling and wellbeing support.
- Retail discounts through our benefits platform.
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
- Paid special leave.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Free breakfast Fridays.
- On‑site facilities including canteens and a day nursery.
- Free parking and electric car scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
INCLUSION AND FOCUS
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans and military families. Flexible working options may be available depending on the role.
SAFEGUARDING
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to pre‑employment checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check, DfE barred list check, online searches and references.
NOTES ON AI APPLICATIONS
We recognise that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. If you do use AI, please ensure the information you submit accurately reflects your own skills, experience and achievements.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit your application by the closing date. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 8th June 2026.
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