Study Programme Lead - Electrical Installation

Abingdon and Witney College; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Abingdon and Witney College in Witney is seeking an experienced Study Programme Lead in Electrical Installation to join our Construction team. You will lead curriculum development and deliver high-quality teaching across programmes.

The role blends leadership with classroom delivery, supporting learners toward progression into apprenticeships, employment, or further study, and you will work with industry partners to ensure relevant, up-to-date learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified to level 3 or equivalent qualification in electrical subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or the willingness to achieve one.
• Significant industry knowledge and expertise within Electrical Installation.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of planning, delivery, assessment and quality assurance of Electrical Installation programmes.
• Balancing Curriculum Leadership and Teaching responsibilities to support learner progress.
• Working with employers and industry partners to enhance curriculum relevance and learner opportunities.
• Preparing students for progression into apprenticeships, employment or further education.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum leadership

Learner engagement

Pastoral support

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation

Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain

Industry knowledge in Electrical Installation

Job description

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary: up to £49,294 per annum

Hours per week: 37

Weeks per annum: 52

Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours

Location: Witney

Contract type: Permanent

Expected Start Date: November 2026

Shape the Future of Electrical Installation Education

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Study Programme Lead in Electrical Installation to join our Construction team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled electrical professional and educator to take a leading role in shaping and delivering high-quality Electrical Installation programmes. The role offers a unique blend of curriculum leadership and classroom teaching, with responsibilities split between developing exceptional learning programmes outside the classroom and delivering engaging teaching within the classroom. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring learners achieve their full potential and progress successfully into employment, apprenticeships or further study.

About the Role

As a Study Programme Lead, you will take ownership of the planning, delivery, assessment and quality assurance of Electrical Installation programmes while managing and supporting the academic progress of your students throughout their learning journey. This purpose is a core requirement of the role.

Your time will be divided between:

Curriculum Leadership and Programme Development

• Leading the planning, coordination and continuous improvement of Electrical Installation programmes.
• Designing and implementing effective programme and course inductions.
• Coordinating learning plans and contributing to curriculum and timetable planning.
• Supporting quality assurance processes, including internal verification activities.
• Monitoring learner performance data and ensuring programme records remain accurate and up to date.
• Using student feedback and performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Working with employers and industry partners to enhance curriculum relevance and learner opportunities.
• Supporting work experience and industry placement activity.

Teaching and Learner Development

• Delivering high-quality Electrical Installation teaching across a range of programmes.
• Inspiring and motivating learners through engaging and innovative teaching practices.
• Taking ownership of students' academic progress and implementing interventions when needed.
• Conducting one-to-one reviews, tutorials and progress meetings.
• Providing effective pastoral support, guidance and learner development.
• Preparing students for progression into apprenticeships, employment or further education.

Essential

• Qualified to level 3 or equivalent qualification in relevant subject area.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or the willingness to achieve one.
• Significant industry knowledge and expertise within Electrical Installation.
• Experience of teaching within the curriculum area.
• Excellent teaching and learner engagement skills.
• A commitment to learner achievement, progression and success.

Desirable

• Experience within a post-16 further education environment.
• Internal verification experience or Lead Internal Verifier status.

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.

Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completion of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years. Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.