Technical Skills Coach / Trainer - Electrical

Windsor Forest Colleges; Langley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the South East is seeking a full-time Technical Skills Coach/Trainer to join the Electrical Apprenticeship team. The role focuses on managing and mentoring a dynamic caseload of apprentices, providing essential skills coaching within a college setting. Applicants should have teaching experience and be qualified in electrical installations, including City & Guilds certifications. A strong commitment to supporting apprentice development is essential in this role, with competitive pay and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly policies

On-site coffee shop & cafeteria

Health & well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a classroom environment is essential.
• Must hold relevant electrical qualifications.
• Willingness to pursue a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor apprentices in the Electrical Apprenticeship Programme.
• Provide skills coaching in a college-based setting.
• Support apprentices in their end-point assessments.

Skills

Experience in teaching

Level 3 electrical installation qualifications

Mentoring skills

Ability to support apprentice development

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

City & Guilds 8202, 2365, 2330 or 2360

18th Edition & AM2/AM2S

A1/CAVA certificate

Job description

Technical Skills Coach / Trainer - Electrical

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Technical Skills Coach / Trainer to join the Electrical Apprenticeship team at our Slough & Langley College campus on a full‑time, permanent basis. Please note that this role pays between Scale L34 £40,596.00 and L37 £43,665.00, dependent on skills and experience.

We're seeking a dedicated individual to manage and mentor a dynamic caseload of apprentices within our Electrical Apprenticeship Programme. This full‑time, permanent role involves providing essential skills coaching and mentoring in a classroom/college based setting to help apprentices excel in their end‑point assessments. If you thrive in technical environments and enjoy supporting apprentice development, seize this opportunity to make a difference in apprentice training and employer engagement.

Experience of teaching in a classroom environment is essential to this role, and so a teaching qualification or the willingness to work towards a recognised teaching qualification within a reasonable time frame is required.

Please note that to be considered for this position you must have one of the following level 3 electrical installation qualifications: City & Guilds 8202, 2365, 2330 or 2360. You should also hold 18th Edition & AM2 / AM2S alongside an A1/CAVA certificate. Candidates should remember to state these qualifications in their personal statement, as applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across four main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes in Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture in 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.

Our staff benefit from:

• Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to an excellent defined benefit pension scheme
• Free on‑site parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family‑friendly policies to support work‑life balance
• On‑site coffee shop & cafeteria
• Various health & well‑being benefits, including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that this vacancy will close on Wednesday 4th February 2026. However, interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form, making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

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.

Recruitment agencies please note that we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.