Student Programme Lead

Fosterbradford; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services organization in Bradford is seeking a Student Programme Lead to oversee student placements and support educators within the trust. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, experience in training, and hold a Full Practice Educator qualification. This role emphasizes development and quality assurance in a supportive environment. Additional benefits include enhanced annual leave and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Competitive salary

Supportive carer and parental policies

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• You must be organised, efficient and able to work on your own initiative.
• You must be able to perform all duties in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Valid, full driving licence with car available.

Responsibilities

• Identify and place social work students within the trust.
• Train and support practice educators across the trust.
• Maintain and quality assure the practice educator and student databases.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of social work practice and legislation

Experience of supporting the learning and development of others

Full Practice Educator qualification at Stage two

Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills

Advanced IT skills – Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Registration with Social Work England

Education

Recognised Social Work Qualification

Job description

Student Programme Lead – Bradford Children and Families Trust

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Pay Range

This range is provided by Bradford Children and Families Trust. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About the role

Bradford children and families trust are part of a long-established teaching partnership including Adult social care, Bradford college and Bradford University; the Student Programme Lead will work closely with partners and other HEIs such as Leeds Beckett university and Salford university to oversee the provision of high quality student placements across the trust.

The exciting and varied role sits with the learning development and quality assurance service and fits within the plans for overall development and retention of the workforce.

Our strategic vision and values https://www.bradfordcft.org.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-values/ are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care.

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Working in the teaching partnership to identify and place social work students within the trust
• Training and supporting practice educators across the trust including with failing students when necessary
• Supporting the partnership with training and conferences for student and practice educators
• Recruitment and selection of students on specialist programmes such as Step up and the social work apprenticeship
• Maintaining and quality assuring the practice educator and student databases to ensure efficient financial forecasting and management.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of social work practice and legislation, including safeguarding.
• Experience of supporting the learning and development of others practitioners to improve practice and have a positive impact on outcomes of service users including the development of students, newly qualified social workers and other practitioners.
• Hold Full Practice Educator qualification at Stage two.
• You must be organised, efficient and able to work on your own initiative as well as within tight time schedules
• Recognised Social Work Qualification with demonstrable experience post qualification with experience as a Social Worker.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Advanced IT skills – Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel are required as well as excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
• You must be able to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required by the needs of the service.
• You must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to Disability Provisions.
• Valid, full driving licence with car available (unless a disability prevents this).

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 31 days rising to 34 with service (plus bank holidays)
• Competitive salary and pay progression structure
• Supportive carer and parental policies
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
• Supportive staff networks
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts, including cost of living support
• Professional development/support and opportunities career progression

Additional Information

We are fully committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Oliver Chrimes (L&D Manager) on [e-mail] or call 07811503386.

Closing Date: 17 December

Interviews: 9 January 2026