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Job Title: Programme Leader in Construction
Status: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours/week)
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 11th January 2026
Assessment Centre Date: W/C 19th January 2026
Overview
Reaseheath College is a forward-thinking and dynamic institution, delivering outstanding education to over 4,500 students annually. Our Construction department plays a vital role in preparing learners for careers in the built environment, with strong industry links and a commitment to excellence.
About the role
As Programme Leader in Construction, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our construction curriculum and inspiring the next generation of industry professionals. This is a leadership position where you will oversee programme delivery, ensure high-quality teaching and learning, and drive innovation across the curriculum area.
You will lead on curriculum development, quality assurance, and course management, ensuring compliance with awarding body requirements and alignment with industry standards. The role also involves mentoring and supporting Course Managers, building strong links with employers and stakeholders, and contributing to departmental growth through recruitment and engagement activities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator with strong industry knowledge and a commitment to excellence—someone ready to make a real impact on learners and the wider construction sector.
Key responsibilities:
1. Lead curriculum development and ensure compliance with awarding body standards.
2. Deliver consistently high-quality teaching and assessment.
3. Build and maintain industry relationships to enhance learner opportunities.
4. Provide effective line management to Lecturer/Course Managers and drive team performance.
5. Act as Account Manager for employer engagement and deputise for the Curriculum Area Manager.
The successful candidate will:
6. Hold a Level 3 qualification in Construction and a Level 5 Teaching Qualification.
7. Demonstrate a strong record of teaching and learning practice.
8. Have experience designing and delivering FE programmes, ideally including City & Guilds and Pearson qualifications.
9. Be self-motivated with excellent communication and leadership skills.
10. Show evidence of continuous professional development and industry experience.
We can offer you:
11. 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
12. Two-week festive/New Year shut down
13. Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
14. Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
15. On site gym membership available
16. Pluxee reward scheme
17. Free Parking
As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.
For more information, please refer to the additional job description.
Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.
The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.
Disability Support
The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.
Safeguarding Statement
Reaseheath College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.