Programme Manager in Engineering and Electrical

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.

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.

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