Programme Manager (English and Mathematics)

Are you passionate about raising the standard of English and mathematics education for the next generation of construction professionals? Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams and shaping high-quality curriculum delivery? If so, CITB would love to hear from you.

We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring Programme Manager for English and Mathematics to lead our provision across NCC England and Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners, educators, and employers across the construction industry.

Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Grade: SL1

Target Salary: £58,633 per annum

Additional Benefits: £6,799 Car Allowance per annum

Location: Mobile working covering NCC sites including NCC East (Bircham Newton), NCC South (Erith) and NCC Scotland (Inchinnan)

About the Role

As Programme Manager, you will set the strategic and operational direction for our English and mathematics programmes, ensuring that every learner develops the essential literacy and numeracy skills needed for life, work, and the wider economy.

You will lead and develop a dedicated team of English and mathematics lecturers, providing expert guidance, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring compliance with all quality, regulatory and awarding body requirements.

This is a role for someone who can blend leadership, curriculum expertise, quality assurance, and relationship management to deliver outstanding results across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities:

Lead & Inspire

• Provide operational leadership to the English and mathematics provision across NCC sites
• Line management for a team of eight lecturers, driving high performance, motivation, and continuous development
• Champion excellence in teaching, learning and assessment in line with CITB’s strategy

Deliver High-Quality Provision

• Ensure all learners receive high-quality English and mathematics education aligned to industry needs
• Embed Ofsted EIF/SDS requirements into everyday delivery
• Oversee the planning, delivery and compliance of exams and assessment activities

Quality & Compliance

• Lead on accreditation processes and maintain positive relationships with awarding bodies
• Deliver against internal quality and financial KPIs
• Implement quality improvement strategies and support the creation of SARs and QIPs

Curriculum & Resource Development

• Lead the curriculum planning process ensuring financial viability
• Develop and maintain high-quality curriculum resources
• Plan and implement lecturer and learner timetables

Learner Experience & Support

• Oversee the learner-at-risk process to ensure timely intervention
• Ensure all learners further develop English and maths skills, regardless of qualification exemptions
• Foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with internal teams, employers, industry partners, and support services
• Ensure industry specialisms remain current and relevant to the curriculum
• Support apprenticeship delivery and contribute to Initial Teacher Training where required

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who can bring professional expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for learner success.

Essential

• Minimum of Level 5 English or mathematics qualification
• Level 5 teaching qualification
• Successful teaching experience in an educational setting
• Excellent knowledge of current teaching, learning and assessment practices
• Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification – or be willing to work towards
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve results
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in Microsoft Office 365

Desirable

• Higher level English or mathematics related qualification
• Higher level education related qualification
• Experience of apprenticeship delivery

Why join CITB?

At CITB, you’ll be part of a national organisation with a mission to support the construction industry’s future workforce. You’ll work with passionate colleagues, supportive managers, and a network of industry professionals committed to helping learners succeed.

• Free onsite lunch at NCC sites
• Free onsite parking at NCC sites
• Subsidised Costa Coffee on site at NCC Bircham
• Free onsite gym at Bircham Newton
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 3 additional days Christmas shutdown
• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Professional development & funded training qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Safer Recruitment

CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and/or Disclosure Scotland. An enhanced DBS with child barring check and a PVG are required for this post.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.

During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.

Please note: It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.