Marine Academy Study Programme Manager

Location: Falmouth Marine School
Salary: £27,846 to £33,865.02 FTE (SPM 1 to SPM4)

Terms & Conditions: Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Teaching Contract
Closing Date: 14 June 2026

Interview Date: TBC

About the Role

Due to continued growth across the Cornwall College Group and increasing demand within the marine sector, this role will play a key part in supporting expanding learner numbers and strengthening curriculum delivery within the department.

You will oversee all aspects of the learner journey, including attendance, achievement, progression, industry placements, pastoral support, and employer engagement. This role combines high-quality teaching, curriculum leadership, and learner management to ensure students achieve their full potential and progress successfully into apprenticeships, employment, or higher-level study.

The successful candidate will work closely with local marine employers and industry partners to maintain strong employer links and ensure the curriculum reflects current industry practices, emerging technologies, and evolving skills demands.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience working across a range of funded provision, including 14-16, 16-18, Adult, Community, Apprenticeship, and Higher Education programmes, alongside experience of teaching, training, and Study Programme Management within the Further Education sector. You will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification as a minimum, Level 2 English and maths, and a recognised teaching qualification such as AET, DET, PGCE, or Certificate in Education (or be willing to achieve this within three years). A degree, Masters qualification, and Level 3 English and maths would be advantageous. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong integrity and work ethic, a calm and professional approach under pressure, and a genuine commitment to continuous learning, teamwork, and delivering high-quality outcomes for learners.

Benefits

We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:

• Generous annual leave schemes: 42 days* per annum for teaching roles (pro-rata for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. *37 days annual leave at commencement of employment, increasing to 42 days after successful completion of probationary period.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select 'Apply Now'.

Contact us

If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team - [email protected]

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.