Job description
We are seeking an experienced Programmer Leader to drive innovation and excellence within our engineering team. You will lead by example, combining hands-on programming expertise with strong leadership skills to deliver high-quality solutions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will define technical strategy, oversee project execution, and mentor developers to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in software engineering, system design, and leading agile development practices. This is a key role for someone passionate about technology, problem-solving, and shaping the future of engineering.
We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw campus to join our Engineering Digital and Management Department as a Programme Leader Engineering on a fixed term (Until the 30th June 2026), part time (17.5 hours per week) basis.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Degree
• Current and valid industry specialism
• Certificate of education or PGCE
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above
• Proven track record of effective teaching in delivering in subject specialism or current valid industry
• specialism
• Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience or minimum of 3 years current valid industry specialism
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of leading a team
• Proven experience of working as a team
• Proven track record of achieving delivery targets and plans
• Accurate and timely reports and records
• Positive contribution to planning & development processes
• High quality positive learner satisfaction.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Degree
• Current and valid industry specialism
• Certificate of education or PGCE
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above
• Proven track record of effective teaching in delivering in subject specialism or current valid industry
• specialism
• Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience or minimum of 3 years current valid industry specialism
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of leading a team
• Proven experience of working as a team
• Proven track record of achieving delivery targets and plans
• Accurate and timely reports and records
• Positive contribution to planning & development processes
• High quality positive learner satisfaction