What skills and experience we're looking for
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 Solid Works, 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.
What the college offers its staff- Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), currently offering 28.68% employer contribution
- Free onsite parking at all sites
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
- Family friendly policies supporting work life balance
- Onsite coffee shop and cafeteria
- Health and wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and offers of employment may be subject to these checks:
- Childcare disqualification
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- Medical
- Online & social media
- Prohibition from teaching
- Right to work
- Satisfactory references
- Suitability to work with children
You must declare any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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