Programme Manager - Motor Vehicle in Abbots Langley

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Programme Manager – Motor Vehicles to join our Slough and Langley College team starting in August 2026 on a permanent, full-time basis. The Programme Manager - Motor Vehicles at Slough & Langley College is a leadership role responsible for managing a high-performing learning area and a team of staff while delivering 18 teaching hours per week. The role pays on the Programme Manager pay scale which is PM1 £39,291.00 up to PM7 £46,966.00 per year.

This position focuses on meeting annual KPIs, ensuring high levels of student achievement, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement through self-assessment and innovative learning methods. Key operational duties include managing day-to-day curriculum activities, conducting staff PDRs, and strategically growing both funded and commercial course offerings. Additionally, the manager is expected to build strong relationships with external stakeholders and industry partners to secure student placements and enhance the college's reputation.

To be eligible, candidates must hold a Level 4 teaching qualification or PGCE, GCSE or Level 2 Equivalent in English and Maths, and possess relevant industrial experience alongside a track record in Further Education delivery. Essential skills include team supervision, budget management, and proficiency in digital learning technologies and Microsoft Office applications.

The role carries significant responsibility for safeguarding, student discipline, and promoting a non-discriminatory environment. Furthermore, the successful applicant must actively participate in marketing and recruitment activities to maximize enrolments and commit to ongoing professional development to stay current with industry and academic standards.

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Our Staff Benefit From:

• Generous non-working day entitlement
• Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) currently offering 28.68.% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 13th June 2026. Interviews will be held – TO BE CONFIRMED. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification. Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

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.