Plumbing Studies Program Lead

Leeds City College; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave: 44 days + bank holidays

Pension schemes: Teachers' / LGPS / Pe

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities: staff conference +

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel and commuting

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Keighley College is seeking a Course Leader of Plumbing Studies to lead the Building Services Study Programmes team, ensuring curriculum delivery remains consistent, relevant, and aligned with awarding bodies and industry standards.

You will oversee teaching quality, learner engagement, and achievement, driving excellence across the curriculum while supporting staff development and addressing attendance and progression targets.

Qualifications

• You must hold a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g., Cert Ed or PGCE) and a relevant vocational qualification or degree.
• Significant experience delivering Level 1–3 Plumbing courses within the Further Education sector.
• Ability to develop creative learning materials that cater to diverse teaching styles.
• Experience with internal verification and moderation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead course delivery within the Building Services Study Programmes team.
• Ensure curriculum remains current and aligned with awarding bodies and industry requirements.
• Monitor teaching quality, learner engagement, SARs and QIPs.
• Own cohort performance, attendance, retention and progression targets.
• Provide day-to-day professional support to staff and promote consistency in standards.
• Conduct internal verification and moderation to ensure assessment standards meet requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Teaching

Student support

Education

Level 5 Teaching Qualification (e.g., Cert Ed or PGCE)

Relevant vocational qualification or degree in Plumbing

Job description

Keighley College is seeking a Course Leader of Plumbing Studies to lead the Building Services Study Programmes team, ensuring curriculum delivery remains consistent, relevant, and aligned with awarding bodies and industry standards.

You will oversee teaching quality, learner engagement, and achievement, driving excellence across the curriculum while supporting staff development and addressing attendance and progression targets.