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Programme Area Manager – Supported Learning (FTE 0.5)

Morley College

Lambeth

  • Expired
Salary:
Circa £21,404 (0.5 FTE) (including LWA per annum) based on £42,808 (1 FTE)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
08 September 2025
Apply by:
26 August 2025

Job overview

About the role
Morley College was founded to provide lifelong educational opportunities for diverse communities in London. Established in Waterloo in 1889, Morley is one of the UK’s oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. As a dynamic and diverse learning community, Morley College London is committed to realising the positive impact of learning to support students to achieve their ambitions.

The college has strong founding principles of inclusion and social justice and to be a force for public good within the communities that we serve. Advancing green skills, carbon literacy and an awareness of the climate emergency, aligns strongly with the college ethos and founding.

Are you passionate about making a real impact within your community through education and outreach for learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD)? Do you thrive on connecting with diverse audiences and empowering individuals to access valuable resources and opportunities?

If yes, the Community Learning department has an exciting opportunity for a passionate, motivated and imaginative Programme Area Manager to join our team at the Stockwell centre.

To excel in this role, you should have:
  • Recruitment & Outreach Abilities – Skilled in attracting new learners, particularly those with LDD, and increasing course participation.
  • Knowledge of LDD & Inclusive Education – Understanding of the challenges faced by LDD learners and strategies to create accessible learning environments.
  • Passion for Community Development & Education – A strong commitment to empowering individuals through learning opportunities.
  • Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Ability to engage, collaborate, and build relationships with learners, colleagues, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to Connect with Diverse Audiences – Comfortable engaging with individuals from various backgrounds and needs.
  • Empathy & Patience – A supportive and understanding approach in guiding individuals toward educational opportunities.
  • Familiarity with Community Resources & Networks – Awareness of local services and support systems to enhance learner engagement.

About Morley College
Established in 1889, and with our roots stretching back even further, Morley College London is one of the country's oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. We provide long-term, sustainable and affordable programmes of lifelong learning across three centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo – including 16-19 provision at North Kensington and Chelsea.

As one of only nine Specialist Designated Institutions (SDIs) in the UK, we serve more than 17,000 students through a coherent, student-centred course offer, underpinned by our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities through education in Arts, Culture and Applied Sciences. Whether studying for personal development and well-being, to gain essential skills (English, Maths, IT), to access higher education, or for career development or change, our vision is for ambitions to be inspired and achieved through learning.

Morley College London aims to have a workforce that is as reflective of the diverse population that it serves. The College particularly encourages applications from ethnic minorities and disabled people who are currently under-represented within the College at this level.

As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:
  • Generous annual leave allowance (38 days prorated) plus Bank Holidays
  • Christmas closure period
  • Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
  • Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
  • 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
  • Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
  • On site cafeterias
  • A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
  • A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues

Important information
Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times. As such we undertake safeguarding checks on the suitability of all prospective staff, including their online presence and social media accounts. It is a requirement that all successful candidates disclose all social media platform accounts that they hold.











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About Morley College

  • Morley College
  • 61 Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo
  • London
  • SE1 7HT
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 7928 8501

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Morley’s Waterloo Centre for Adult Education is one of the UK’s oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education, founded in 1889 by activist, feminist and educationalist Emma Cons.

Our Waterloo Centre is here for the curious – for those who want to learn while joining others in their pursuit of knowledge. It’s a cultural hub for adults.

A place to learn and discuss what you’ve learnt since 1889. Because it’s not just about what you learn – whether it’s a new language, sound engineering, jewellery making, childcare, medicine or maths – it’s about the people you meet along your journey.

Ever since our inception, we’ve believed that education and socialisation go hand in hand. So our Waterloo Centre for Adult Education offers the courses you need to continue your education. It’s a place to continue learning – from us and each other.

Our expert tutors are well-known professionals in their fields, with bags of knowledge and passion. So you could experience learning with artists, musicologists, scientists and more.

https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/waterloo-centre/

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