Course Leader - Plumbing
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS3 1AA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Keighley College are seeking a Course Leader of Plumbing Studies to work within the Building Services Study Programmes team.
Acting as the first level of leadership above direct delivery, your role is to ensure that curriculum delivery remains consistent, relevant, and perfectly aligned with both departmental expectations and industry standards.You will be responsible for the coherence of the courses under your remit, providing oversight of teaching quality and learner engagement to ensure a high-quality student experience.This role is about taking ownership of your cohorts and driving excellence across the curriculum.
What You Will Do
• You will ensure Plumbing course content remains current and aligned with awarding body and industry requirements, supporting the development of innovative schemes of work and learning resources.
• You will be responsible for meeting targets related to student retention, achievement, attendance, and positive progression.
• You will monitor the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment (TLA) at the course level, completing course-level self-assessment reports (SAR) and maintaining robust quality improvement plans (QIP).
• You will hold the first leadership responsibility for attendance, engagement, and behaviour within your courses, implementing early interventions and addressing concerns promptly.
• You will provide day-to-day professional support to teaching staff, promoting consistent standards and encouraging reflective practice across the team.
• You will conduct internal verification and moderation to ensure assessment standards meet both college and industry requirements.
About You
• You must hold a Level 5 Teaching Qualification(e.g., Cert Ed or PGCE) and a relevant vocational qualification or degree in the subject area. (or working towards)
• You should have relevant, up-to-date subject knowledge and substantial experience delivering Level 1, 2, and 3 Plumbing courses within the Further Education sector.
• You possess the skills to manage student progression effectively and have experience developing creative learning materials that cater to diverse teaching styles.
• You are IT literate and have a solid understanding of internal verification and moderation processes.
• You are committed to professional standards, safeguarding, and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• You have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and motivate both learners and colleagues.
What the college offers its staff
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives:
Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting:
Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.