Programme Lead Plumbing

**Construction & Building Services**:
**Location**:

- Sunderland

**Salary**:

- £30,168 to £39,338 per annum

**Post Type**:

- Full Time

**Contract Type**:

- Permanent

**Closing Date**:

- 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 23 September 2025

**Reference**:

- 0668-25

**About the College**

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

**Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas -**Ofsted-Report-Outstanding**

**Our Journey & Values**

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

It is essential that applicants are qualified to Level 4 in a relevant Construction trade and possess industrial experience within the sector. It would be desirable to possess a teaching qualification and or assessor qualification.

**About the Role**

**Responsibilities**
- Plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate high-quality teaching, learning and assessment from Level 3 up to HTQ Level 4
- Take responsibility for the recruitment, retention, progress and achievement of students on your programme(s)
- Lead on curriculum planning, internal and external quality assurance, and programme performance reviews.
- Provide high-quality academic and pastoral support, including tracking, monitoring and intervention where needed.
- Develop and maintain strong employer links and support positive destinations for all learners.
- Support marketing and recruitment activities, including open events and interviews.

**Qualifications**
- Level 2 qualifications in both Maths and English.

**Essential Skills & Experience**
- Minimum of two years’ industrial experience in the construction sector
- Experience of delivering teaching, learning and assessment in an FE or HE setting.
- Experience planning and leading programmes of study.
- Experience of working with students to support achievement and personal development.
- Competence in using digital technologies to enhance learning.
- Experience of assessment and feedback in line with awarding body requirements.

**Desirable Skills & Experience**
- Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training) or willingness to work towards it.
- Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards it.
- Experience contributing to internal and external quality assurance
- Knowledge of inclusive practices and supporting learners with additional needs
- Engagement with curriculum innovation and educational research.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Innovative Educator tools or equivalent digital learning platforms.

**What’s in it for you?**

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
- Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
- Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
- LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
- Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
- We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
- Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Free parking on most campuses.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.