Section Manager

Uxbridge College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,939 - 52,165; Full time

Job summary

Uxbridge College is expanding its Engineering – Tech/Innovation offerings at Uxbridge Campus and seeks a Section Manager for Plumbing, Gas and Renewable Energy to lead the team and shape the next generation of tradespeople.

You will oversee study programmes, develop provision across the Section, teach as needed, and strengthen employer links to secure work placements and enrichment opportunities, reporting to the Head of School.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Plumbing or Heating (NVQ or C&G Advanced Craft).
• Full Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by FE sector (DET or equivalent).
• Successful teaching experience in Plumbing, preferably in Further Education.
• Curriculum co-ordination and development experience.
• Experience of leading/supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a team of Lecturers.
• Manage study programmes and develop provision across the Section.
• Teach across a range of programmes according to your specialism.
• Develop links with employers to support work placements and course enrichment.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Team supervision

Employer liaison

Education

Level 3 Plumbing/Heating qualification (NVQ or C&G Advanced Craft)

Level 5 Teaching qualification (DET or equivalent)

FE teaching in Plumbing (experience)

Curriculum coordination experience

Job description

Section Manager - Plumbing, Gas and Renewable Energy

Engineering - Tech/innovation

Location: Uxbridge

Salary: £47,939 to £52,165per annum including London Weighting

PostType: Full Time

ReleaseDate: Tuesday 21 July 2026

ClosingDate: Monday 24 August 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: 2164

We are expanding our provision of technical education with new facilities at Uxbridge Campus scheduled to open in September 2026, which will offer industry-standard workshops and classrooms for our Electrical Installation and Plumbing provision. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking passionate and skilled professionals to join our team and help shape the next generation of tradespeople.

Reporting to the Head of School for Engineering – Technology and Innovation, in this newly created post you would provide leadership for a team of Lecturers, manage study programmes and develop provision across the Section. You would teach across a range of programmes according to your specialism. You would also continue to increase and develop our links with employers, which are integral to successful student work placements and course enrichment.

We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Level 3 qualification in Plumbing or Heating (NVQ or C&G Advanced Craft)
• Full Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (DET or equivalent)
• Successful teaching experience in Plumbing, preferably in Further Education
• Curriculum co-ordination and development experience
• Experience of improving teaching, learning and assessment
• Experience of leading/supervising a team

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

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