Plumbing and Gas Programme Lead - Apprenticeships

Think FE Ltd; Slough, Langley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Think FE Ltd in Slough is seeking a Plumbing and Gas Programme Manager to lead apprenticeship provision, combining team leadership with curriculum oversight and direct coaching of your own apprentice caseload. This role is based on-site at Slough and Langley campuses, with a salary in the stated range.

You will line-manage staff, train and assess apprentices, oversee lesson planning and QA processes, build relationships with employers, and ensure readiness for End Point Assessment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience managing or coaching a delivery team and ensuring curriculum quality.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team management

Coaching delivery staff

Curriculum quality oversight

Digital teaching tools

Education

Vocational qualification or degree in Plumbing, Domestic Heating and Gas

Assessor qualification (A1, TAQA or CAVA)

Level 2 English and maths

Level 5 teaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

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.