Plumbing and Gas Programme Lead - Apprenticeships

Plumbing and Gas Programme Lead - Apprenticeships

Plumbing and Gas Programme Manager - Slough

Salary: £47,456-£50,701 per annum

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Slough and Langley campus

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.