Plumbing Study Programme Manager

Cornwall College Group; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in St. Austell is seeking a Plumbing Study Programme Manager to deliver City and Guilds Diplomas in Plumbing Studies. The successful candidate will design and assess learning materials, manage online platforms, and support students in achieving their qualifications. Benefits include generous leave, pension schemes, and health initiatives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave schemes

Access to occupational pension schemes

Flexible working practices

Staff development activities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discount scheme

Free parking at campus sites

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating is required.
• A verifiable record of varied industry experience.
• Willingness to work towards an assessor’s qualification.
• Willingness to study towards an initial teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver learning material for the plumbing study programme.
• Use and manage online learning platforms.
• Assess practical workshop tasks.
• Set targets, monitor progress, and track learner attainment.

Skills

Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating

Verifiable record of varied industry experience

Assessor’s qualification (or willing to pursue)

Initial teaching qualification (or willing to pursue)

Job description

Plumbing Study Programme Manager – Cornwall College Group

Location: St. Austell

Salary: £34,986.00 – £40,341.00 (including Market Premium)

Terms & Conditions: Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Teaching Contract

Closing Date: 30 November 2025

Interview Date: w/c 1 December 2025

About the Role

Based at our St. Austell campus, we are looking for an experienced individual to deliver the City and Guilds Level 1 and Level 2 Diplomas in Plumbing Studies to 16-18 year olds and to adult learners.

The role involves design, development and delivery of learning material, use of online learning platforms, and assessment of practical tasks in our workshop. You will set targets, monitor and track individual progress and ensure learners complete in a timely fashion while enjoying an excellent learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver learning material for the plumbing study programme.

• Use and manage online learning platforms.

• Assess practical workshop tasks.

• Set targets, monitor progress, and track learner attainment.

Skills & Experience

Applicants must have a minimum Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating, a verifiable record of varied industry experience, and a desire to pass on experience to the next generation.

Candidates should also hold, or be willing to work towards, an assessor’s qualification, and study towards an initial teaching qualification if not already held.

Hours of Work

This role is full-time: 37 hours per week.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave schemes – 42 days per annum for teaching roles (pro-rata for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles (37 days at commencement).
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family-friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities and free tuition on many of our courses.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling and corporate eye care.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme.
• Free parking at most campus sites and discounted restaurants and salons.

How to Apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page by clicking the specific job you are interested in and selecting “Apply Now”.

Contact

For further information, contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected].

Safeguarding and Equality

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks. The Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Sustainability

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable work environment. Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices.

No Agency Submissions

Any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and no fee will be payable.