Engineering Programme Lead

Engineering Programme Lead
Location: Huddersfield
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Annual Leave: 62 days (including bank holidays)
Pension Scheme: 23.68% employer contribution
Flexible Working: Opportunities available

Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for education and leadership? We’re seeking a dynamic Engineering Programme Lead to join our forward-thinking college in the heart of Yorkshire.

About the Role

As the Engineering Programme Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aspiring engineers. This full-time role is split between:

• Teaching (3 days per week): Deliver engaging and industry-relevant teaching to Level 3 engineering apprentices.

• Programme Leadership (2 days per week): Oversee curriculum delivery, support teaching staff, ensure compliance with quality standards, and work closely with employers and stakeholders to maintain the highest standards across the programme.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: £48,000 per annum

• Generous Annual Leave: 62 days including bank holidays – promoting a healthy work-life balance

• Outstanding Pension Scheme: 23.68% employer contribution

• Flexible Working Options: Supporting your lifestyle and commitments

• Supportive Environment: Join a committed team in a well-respected college with a strong reputation for technical education

What We’re Looking For

• Level 5 or Equivalent recognised teaching qualification

• Minimum Level 3 engineering qualifications and industry experience

• Experience delivering to Level 3 learners (Expeience working with apprenticeship preferred)

• Strong leadership and organisational skills

• Passion for supporting apprentices and helping them succeed

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector – including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn’t the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

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Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England).

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