Programme Manager - Hair and Beauty

Keighley College is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and experienced Hair & Beauty Programme Manager to lead and develop our Level 1-3 Hair & Beauty Study Programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding curriculum professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality education and training and supporting students to achieve their full potential. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the curriculum area, ensuring that programmes are engaging, industry-relevant, inclusive and aligned with the needs of learners, employers and the wider community. You will have responsibility for the effective leadership and management of programmes across Levels 1, 2 and 3, ensuring a coherent learner journey from entry-level study through to advanced qualifications, employment, apprenticeships or further education. What You Will Do

• Lead the improvement performance across all provision areas.
• Lead quality assurance processes for delivery, assessment, and learner outcomes.
• Plan and manage internal quality reviews, audits, and compliance checks.
• Coordinate standardisation meetings to ensure consistent teaching, assessment, and marking practices.
• Lead the moderate process across provision.
• Monitor consistency in learner feedback, progress tracking, and evidence standards.
  
  We are looking for someone who combines strong curriculum leadership with current or recent Hair & Beauty industry knowledge.
You will have:
• A relevant professional qualification in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or a related subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification and/or substantial experience of teaching and learning within further education.
• Experience of delivering and/or managing Level 1-3 vocational programmes.
• Experience of leading, managing or coordinating a curriculum team.
• A strong understanding of curriculum quality, assessment and quality assurance within Further Education.
• Experience of using data and performance information to improve learner outcomes.
• Knowledge of current Hair & Beauty industry practice and employment trends.
• The ability to develop positive relationships with employers and external partners.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and to raising aspirations and achievement for all learners.
  
  Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People's Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives:
• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting:
• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes
Commitment to safeguarding