Programme Leader - Plumbing and Gas

Oldham College is one of the largest further education providers in Greater Manchester, supporting thousands of students each year to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need for their future.

We work closely with local employers, universities, and community partners to deliver education and training that meets the needs of our region. Our staff play a vital role in creating a supportive, inclusive environment where students and colleagues can thrive.

Every role at the College contributes to helping people achieve their potential.

We are seeking a committed Programme Leader - Plumbing and Gas to support the effective delivery of College services and priorities.

In this role you will:

• Provide effective leadership, and co-ordination of resources and staff for a range of programmes within the Faculty of Plumbing and Gas.

• Take responsibility for the successful day to day operational running of subject areas in the faculty of plumbing and gas.

• Ensure the curriculum provision is reviewed updated as required and in line with the College and Faculty strategic direction.

• Drive the growth of the Faculty through outreach and engagement activities, working with other College teams as appropriate.

• Maintain highest quality standards of curriculum and support to ensure learners maximise potential for success and progression.

• Implement best practices in teaching, learning, assessment, and support.

• Undertake an agreed teaching timetable (6 hours).

• Work in partnership with external partners.

• To promote and provide outstanding customer service internally and externally in all areas of the role.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Qualifications and Professional Development
  Degree or equivalent professional qualification, Level 5 Teaching Qualification (minimum), Level 3 Assessing Qualification, and GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.

• Relevant Experience and Industry Knowledge
  Recent experience of managing a team within the Further Education sector, with relevant industry experience within the last 10 years and a strong understanding of learner, customer and employer needs.

• Curriculum Leadership and Quality Improvement
  Proven experience of developing and delivering high-quality T Level or vocational provision, including quality improvement planning, responding to student quality issues, and identifying and addressing underperformance in teaching and learning.

• Performance Management, Data Analysis and Planning
  Demonstrable ability to analyse performance data and KPIs to improve quality, manage the relationship between targets, curriculum planning, quality and funding, and use IT and data to support effective planning and forecasting.

• Leadership, Communication and Strategic Delivery
  Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, manage change, and implement strategies to reduce staff workload pressures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, prioritise competing demands, work collaboratively and deliver strategic objectives while maintaining a strong focus on the student experience.

We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and progress. Benefits include:

• 53days’ holiday, supporting work–life balance, including 35 bookable days plus bank holidays, efficiency days, and Christmas closure
• Pension contributions of 26.48%
• Free counselling and wellbeing support
• Retail discounts through our benefits platform
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Paid special leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Free breakfast Fridays
• On-site facilities including canteens…