Team Manager – Routes
Proposed interview date: March 14th
Optimistic - Inclusive - Healthy - Innovative – Collaborative
Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a Team Manager to manage and lead our new and exciting provision called Routes. This role is based at our iconic Roundhouse Campus. If you would like to visit the site before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
The Opportunity
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for supporting young people in finding their path? We are seeking a Team Manager to design and lead an exciting new Level 1 Post-16 Programme, designed for students who do not have the required entry requirements for vocational study programmes, are vocationally undecided or need support in managing their emotions and behaviours.
This innovative programme provides a tailored, supportive environment where students can explore career pathways, develop essential life skills, and build emotional resilience. As Team Manager, you will oversee its development and delivery, create and lead a new team, and ensure students receive the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here
About you
To excel in this role, you’ll have great communication and interpersonal skills, alongside being adaptable and flexible. You’ll be a successful leader with experience of leading specific programmes to improve behaviour, attitudes and student engagement to the hard to reach and engage along with strong leadership skills and passion, we’d love to hear from you!
For a full explanation of the person specification, please click here.
The Benefits
- Salary of £42,933 to £46,905 per annum
- 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
- Free eye tests with Specsavers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
