Department Team Leader

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education institution in Manchester is looking for a Department Team Leader for the Sport, Public Services and Care Professions Department. This permanent, full-time role involves overseeing departmental operations and ensuring high-quality education. Candidates must have a recognised teaching qualification and preferably a degree-level qualification alongside experience in further education. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including extensive annual leave, a significant pension contribution, and retail discounts.

Benefits

45 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

3 well-being days per year

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Sport, Public Services and Care Professions Department.
• Lead and support staff within the department.
• Ensure high-quality education and training for students.

Skills

Recognised teaching qualification

Numeracy and literacy skills (to level 2 or equivalent)

Degree Level Qualification

Experience of working in FE

Level 4 or above qualifications in Education and Early years or Health and Social Care

Assessing and verifying qualifications

Education

Degree Level Qualification or relevant industrial experience

Management and leadership qualification

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Department Team Leader Job reference REQ011973 Date posted 12/01/2026 Application closing date 26/02/2026 Location Manchester Salary £38,400 - £55,200 per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension Contractual hours 35 Basis Full time Job category/type Management and Leadership Attachments Departmental Team Leader.pdf Job description

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw Campus to join our Sport, Public Services and Care Professions Department as a Department Team Leader on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.

Site Information

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry-standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

Benefits

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well-being days per year.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

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

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Numeracy and literacy skills (to level 2 or equivalent) Desirable.
• Degree Level Qualification or relevant industrial experience or professional qualification. Management and leadership qualification preferable.
• Experience of working in FE.
• Level 4 or above qualifications in Education and Early years or Health and Social Care.
• Assessing and verifying qualifications.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 26/02/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!