About The Role

Inspire Futures, Lead Learning, Empower Change – Join Us as Programme Director for Health and Social Care / Early Years

Are you ready to shape the next generation of health and childcare professionals? At EKC Folkestone College we’re looking for an inspiring Programme Director (Course Leader) for Health and Social Care / Early Years - a role where your teaching expertise and leadership will make a lasting difference.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and qualified lecturer or teacher who thrives on delivering high-quality learning experiences while helping to steer the curriculum forward.

What you’ll be doing:

Deliver engaging, inclusive and innovative teaching, learning and assessment.
Support, guide and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
Lead and coordinate your delivery team, ensuring all learners receive up-to-date and consistent course information.
Shape and develop a curriculum that meets local and regional skills needs, in collaboration with department leadership.
Design course activities, resources and handbooks that promote clear understanding of objectives, assessment criteria and progression routes.

As Programme Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our students are fully equipped for success - whether progressing to higher education or entering the workforce.

Join a team that values creativity, innovation and student-centred learning — and help us unlock potential, transform lives, and build brighter futures.

Hours per week: 22.5

Salary: £25,425 up to £26,823

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern - aligned with our academic calendar
Competitive Pension Scheme - 28% employer contribution
Learning and Development Opportunities- 3-4 annual paid group development days and bespoke training programmes and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
Culture and Recognition- Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
Wellbeing and Health Support- Generous sick pay, health checks, free flu jabs, free eye tests, glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work support
Exclusive Discounts & Perks- Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
Flexible Personal Leave- Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews

About You

As a Programme Director, you’ll combine your creativity and organisation to plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons that bring your subject to life. You’ll take pride in supporting every student to reach their full potential; tracking progress, planning interventions, and ensuring no learner is left behind.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll provide academic leadership and guidance, shaping the direction of the curriculum and maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment. This is your chance to make a real impact, both on your students and the future of your subject area.

This role is ideal for a qualified teacher or lecturer who’s looking to progress into a senior position. You’ll have the opportunity to design and oversee curriculum provision, build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.

What we’re looking for:

Qualified Lecturer or Teacher (one year post-qualfication)
A passion for supporting students to succeed academically and personally
Strong communication and leadership skills
A proactive, creative approach to teaching and curriculum design

Ready to take the next step?

You don’t need to spend time updating your CV, simply click Apply, complete our short online form, and you can even save your progress as you go.

If you’d like an informal chat about the role or have any questions, email us at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk we’d love to hear from you.

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