Curriculum Manager - Plumbing

£47,210 – £51,004 per annum | Permanent | Full-time | Surrey

We are working on behalf of a well‑established Further Education college in Surrey to recruit an experienced Curriculum Manager – Plumbing to join its Building Services provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plumbing/Building Services professional looking to take the next step into curriculum leadership while retaining a hands‑on involvement in teaching.

Working alongside the Head of School, you will take a lead role in the development and delivery of the department’s curriculum, ensuring students receive high‑quality education and training that meets industry and learner needs.

• Supporting the Head of School with the leadership and effective delivery of the curriculum.
• Leading and developing provision across Plumbing, Gas and Green Skills or related Building Services areas.
• Managing and supporting curriculum teams to ensure high‑quality teaching and learning.
• Delivering approximately 7.5 hours of teaching per week alongside your management responsibilities.
• Supporting curriculum planning, timetabling and the development of effective systems and processes.
• Driving curriculum improvement and ensuring strong student outcomes.
• Contributing strategically to the development of the subject area.
• Working collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.
• Ensuring provision reflects current government policy, industry requirements and evidence‑based approaches to teaching, learning and assessment.

We are looking for an experienced education professional with a strong background in Plumbing, Gas, Building Services or related technical provision.

You will ideally have:

• Experience with in Further Education or a similar education/training environment.
• Strong knowledge of Plumbing, Gas, Green Skills or Building Services programmes.
• Experience supporting or leading curriculum teams.
• A strong track record of teaching and/or pastoral support with positive student outcomes.
• Knowledge of current FE curriculum policy and evidence‑based teaching, learning and assessment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to think strategically while remaining engaged with day‑day curriculum delivery.
• A collaborative approach and innovative ideas around curriculum development.

The college is an established Further Education provider in Surrey with a Good Ofsted rating, having been rated Good across all eight areas at its latest inspection.

The college places a strong emphasis on supportive relationships, student success and an inclusive learning environment.

• £47,210 – £51,004 per annum
• Permanent, full‑time position
• Discounted on‑site gym and sports facilities
• Fitness classes and other wellbeing facilities
• On‑site Starbucks
• On‑site osteopathy and day nursery
• Free online qualifications
• Free on‑site parking
• Approximately 5 minutes' walk from a local railway station

The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding and Enhanced DBS checks, alongside checks with previous employers.

This is a smoke- and vape‑free campus.

Salary: £47,210 – £51,004

Contract:

Permanent, Full‑time

Sector:
Further Education

Specialism:
Plumbing / Building Services / Gas / Green Skills

If you are an experienced Plumbing or Building Services professional looking to move into a curriculum leadership position, we would be keen to hear from you.