Electrical Apprenticeship Programme Lead

Job description

Electrical Apprenticeship Programme Lead
Location: the South East
Salary: £45,196 – £48,286 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting To: Head of Apprenticeships
Role Overview
An FE College in the South East is seeking an experienced Electrical Apprenticeship Programme Lead to manage and drive the quality of their 5357 Electrical Installation & Maintenance apprenticeship provision. This role combines operational team leadership, curriculum planning, and employer engagement with a focused caseload of apprentice progress coaching and EPA (AM2S) preparation.
This position is ideal for an experienced Senior Assessor, Electrical Team Lead, IQA, or Course Manager seeking a step into departmental leadership with a highly regarded college group.
Key Responsibilities
Provide line management, 1:1 coaching, lesson observations, and standardisation oversight for the electrical apprenticeship team.

Train and coach a caseload of apprentices across key skills, knowledge, and behaviours, conducting assessments and progress reviews.

Serve as the main point of contact for employers, apprentices, and external awarding bodies/EQAs.

Lead IQA processes, Self-Assessment Reviews (SAR), Quality Improvement Plans (QIP), and EQA visits.

Drive key performance indicators around learner retention, achievement, and End Point Assessment (AM2S) readiness.

Requirements
Essential: Level 3 Electrical Qualification (5357 / NVQ L3 / C&G 2357 or equivalent), 18th Edition BS 7671, AM2/AM2S, and an Assessor Qualification (TAQA / CAVA / A1).

Essential Experience: Proven background in team management/coaching, IQA/EQA processes, and digital e-portfolio tracking platforms (e.g., OneFile/Smart Assessor).

Desirable: Level 5 Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards), IQA Award (C&G 6317 / V1), and Additional Learning Support (ALS) experience.

Package & Staff Benefits
Salary: £45,196 – £48,286 per annum

Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) / Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Generous annual leave entitlement + bank holidays + college closure periods

Employer-funded Level 5 teaching qualification support

Free on-site parking and structured leadership CPD

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Guildford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English