At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage Plumbing and Gas apprenticeships while coaching and supporting apprentices.
- Company: A forward-thinking further education college in Slough.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with strong connections to employers and industry partners.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in apprentices' lives while shaping the future of plumbing and gas education.
- Qualifications: Vocational qualification in Plumbing, teaching experience, and assessor qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 47456 - 50701 £ per year.
- Plumbing and Gas Programme Lead - Apprenticeships
- Plumbing and Gas Programme Manager – Slough
Think FE is recruiting a Plumbing and Gas Programme Manager for a further education college in Slough.
You’ll lead the Plumbing and Gas apprenticeship provision, combining team management and curriculum oversight with direct coaching of your own apprentice caseload.
This would suit an experienced plumbing and gas educator with a background in managing or coaching delivery staff and maintaining curriculum quality.
The role
- Lead and line manage apprenticeship staff, including regular one-to-ones, curriculum planning and standardisation meetings.
- Train, coach and assess an assigned caseload of Plumbing and Gas apprentices.
- Conduct progress reviews and provide early support for apprentices at risk of falling behind.
- Oversee lesson planning, curriculum quality and Internal Quality Assurance processes.
- Lead External Quality Assurance visits and contribute to Self-Assessment Reviews and Quality Improvement Plans.
- Build strong relationships with employers, apprentices and external partners.
- Monitor retention, achievement and progression, ensuring apprentices are ready for End Point Assessment.
- What we’re looking for
- A relevant vocational qualification or degree in Plumbing, Domestic Heating and Gas.
- An assessor qualification, such as A1, TAQA or CAVA.
- Level 2 English and maths.
- Proven experience managing or coaching a delivery team.
- Experience working with awarding bodies, EQAs and IQAs, alongside responsibility for curriculum quality.
- Strong knowledge of apprenticeship standards and EPA preparation.
- Confidence using digital systems for teaching, assessment and progress tracking.
- A Level 5 teaching qualification is desirable.
Plumbing and Gas Programme Lead - Apprenticeships in Slough employer: Think FE
Join a highly regarded vocational college in Leamington Spa, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of apprentices in the plumbing industry. With a strong commitment to employee development, the college offers extensive training opportunities, a generous benefits package including 38 days of annual leave, and a supportive work culture that values health and wellbeing. This is an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in further education.
