Assistant Head of Programmes

£40,130 pa (London) £33,230 pa (other locations) + benefits

Term time (41 weeks)

London, Greater Manchester, Salford, Rochdale and Leeds

Do you believe education should create opportunity, confidence and ambitious futures for every young person? Do you have experience supporting neurodivergent learners and students with SEND and EHCPs to thrive? At Pinc College, we’re building something different — and we’re looking for passionate and committed educational professionals to join us as Assistant Head of Programmes and help shape the next stage of our growth.

About Pinc

Pinc is an Independent Specialist College offering an inspiring and impactful approach to education and pathways into employment for neurodivergent young people, aged 16-24 years. Through creative study programmes based in galleries, museums and cultural venues across England and Wales, we help students develop confidence, skills and pathways into further education, higher education and meaningful careers.

Our approach combines personalised learning, creativity, wellbeing and employability in environments designed to inspire ambition and possibility.

We are recruiting Assistant Heads of Programmes across several Pinc College campuses and creative learning environments, including London, Leeds, Manchester, Salford and Rochdale.

As Assistant Head of Programmes, you will support the delivery, coordination and quality of our Post-16 study programmes, helping to create an outstanding student experience across your campus.

Working closely with the Head of Programmes, you will play a key operational leadership role, supporting:

You’ll lead on:

• High quality teaching, learning and inclusive practice


• Student progress, engagement and wellbeing


• SEND implementation and EHCP outcomes


• Safeguarding and pastoral support


• Curriculum coordination and quality assurance


• Campus operations, student experience and data accuracy


• Staff guidance, communication and day-to-day coordination

You will also help foster positive relationships with families, cultural organisations and external stakeholders, contributing to programmes that prepare students for adulthood, employment and future progression.

So, what else are we looking for?

• Experience working with students with SEND and EHCPs


• Experience within Post-16 education and/or specialist provision


• Experience supporting or coordinating educational teams


• Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND practice and inclusive teaching approaches


• Understanding of EHCP processes and Preparation for Adulthood outcomes


• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills


• Confidence using IT systems and student management systems


• A collaborative and proactive approach to leadership and teamwork

Our Campus clusters are as follows: Leeds Museum & Leeds Art Gallery (Leeds), Cartwright Hall & Dean Clough (Bradford & Halifax), Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery & Aston Hall (Birmingham), Touchstones, Salford Art Gallery, Bolton Museum (Greater Manchester), Manchester Museum, 22 Lever St, Manchester Craft & Design Centre (Central Manchester), Heritage Centre, The Potteries & Middleport (Macclesfield & Stoke), National Museum (Cardiff), Design Museum (London).

To apply for this position, please send your CV to [email protected] Once received, we will email you an application form for completion.

Closing date: 7^th June 2026.