Programme Manager - IT and Business

Description:

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Programme Manager - IT and Business to join our Slough and Langley College team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Programme Manager - IT and Business

The Programme Manager role at Slough and Langley College, pays on the Programme Manager pay scale between PM1 £39,291.00 up to PM7 £46,966.00 per year.

Reporting to the Head of Department, the role of the Programme Manager - IT and Business combines both management responsibility with teaching. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Business and IT lecturers, In addition, the role includes up to 18 contact hours teaching across IT courses, requiring strong technical knowledge particularly at Level 3, alongside tutorial oversight of Business, though the precise delivery balance remains flexible.

The Business curriculum currently spans Level 1 Vocational Studies up to Level 3 BTEC, with a key priority of preparing the department for its upcoming transition to T Levels next September. The IT provision encompasses traditional IT and Computer Games Design, offering Level 2 IT, Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma, Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media, and T Levels in Digital Software Development.

The position carries strategic and operational responsibility for driving student success, satisfaction, and progression through exceptional teaching, learning, and assessment standards. Additionally, the postholder will foster external stakeholder partnerships, secure industry placements, and embed core employability, English, and mathematics skills across all learning programmes.

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Level 4 teaching qualification and proven experience in Further Education curriculum planning alongside relevant industry expertise. Essential attributes include strong digital technology skills, effective communication, and a solid understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and quality assurance systems. The postholder must demonstrate a clear commitment to staff development, learner welfare, and continuous improvement, serving as an exemplary role model who leads collaboratively while upholding the core values and positive reputation of the college.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our staff benefit from:

Generous non-working day entitlement
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) currently offering 28.68.% employer contribution
Free onsite parking at all sites
Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College sitePlease be advised that the vacancy will close on Sunday 11th October 2026*

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed*

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list