Programme Manager in Engineering and Electrical

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

Free onsite parking

Subsidised leisure courses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Work Life Balance policies

Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Wellbeing benefits including gym and в

Job summary

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group in Slough and Langley College seeks a Programme Manager in Engineering and Electrical to lead teaching and curriculum across engineering disciplines. The role blends classroom delivery with management duties at 37 hours per week, on permanent, full-time terms.

Reporting to the Curriculum Director, you will drive teaching quality, staff development, and curriculum expansion to meet local industry needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 teaching qualification with Level 2 English and mathematics.
• Industrial FE experience and curriculum planning background.
• Sound mechanical engineering knowledge and product design understanding.
• Proficiency in additive manufacturing and CAD/CAM software: SolidWorks, Cura, Multisim.
• Hands-on workshop competency with drills, lathes, milling machines, laser cutters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching on Engineering Courses, including new T Level in Design and Development.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment across programmes.
• Manage team performance through staff reviews and drive student retention.
• Develop curriculum to align with local industry needs and available workshops.
• Lead in workshop-based activities using college engineering facilities.

Skills

Teaching & management

Mechanical engineering

Product design

Technical drawing

CAD/CAM software

Education

Engineering qualification

Level 4 teaching qualification

Level 2 English qualification

Level 2 Mathematics qualification

Assessor or verifier award (advantageous)

Tools

SolidWorks

Cura

Multisim

Drills, lathes, milling machines

CAD/CAM workshop equipment

Job description

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Programme Manager in Engineering and Electrical

Job Reference windsorforest/TP/615/869

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

37

Location:

Slough and Langley College, Station Road, Langley, Berkshire

Closing Date:

21/11/2026

Job Category:

Engineering & Motor Vehicle

Region / Division:

Langley

Business Unit:

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Programme Manager in Engineering and Electrical to join our Slough and Langley College team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Programme Manager in Engineering and Electrical

Reporting to the Curriculum Director, the Programme Manager in Engineering and Electrical combines classroom teaching and management responsibility for these curriculum areas. The role involves working 37 hours per week with a timetable consisting of 18 contact teaching hours with 7 hours of administrative remission. It offers a salary on the Programme Managers pay scale from PM1 £41,256 up to PM7 £49,315 depending on Qualifications and Experience.

During the 18 teaching hours, the Programme Manager in Engineering and Electrical will be responsible for delivering Teaching on our Engineering Courses, with a focus on introducing the new T Level in Design and Development, alongside traditional mechanical engineering disciplines.

Due to the successful candidate primarily teaching on the Engineering programmes, we are looking for someone with a relevant Engineering qualification and background who possesses sound mechanical engineering knowledge, an understanding of product design and technical drawing, and practical proficiency in additive manufacturing and CAD/CAM software, specifically SolidWorks, Cura, and Multisim

Operational duties include maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment, managing team performance through staff reviews, delivering key performance indicators, and driving student retention and achievement. The role also involves developing the curriculum offer to align with local industry needs while utilising the college's specialist engineering workshops and equipment.

Candidates must hold a minimum Level 4 teaching qualification alongside Level 2 qualifications in English and mathematics, with assessor or verifier awards being advantageous. Essential requirements include relevant industrial experience, a strong background in Further Education curriculum planning, and hands-on workshop competency operating equipment such as drills, lathes, milling machines, and laser cutters.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our staff benefit from:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) currently offering 28.68.% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 21st November 2026*

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis*

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.