Programme Leader - Bus and Coach Engineering
Recruiter Reaseheath College Location Reaseheath College Rease Heath, Nantwich CW5 6DF Salary £36,378 - £41,745 Per Year Posted 17 Oct 2025 09:12 Closes 15 Nov 2025 23:59 Reference R101811 Sector Further Education Job Level Team Leader / Supervisor, Assessor / Trainer Specialism Engineering / Motor Vehicle Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Organisational Type General Further Education College Teacher Training Teacher Training Not Offered
Job Title: Programme Leader - Bus and Coach Engineering
Status: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 16th November
Assessment Centre Date: W/C 24th November
Overview
Our Academy of Engineering covers Agricultural, Motor Vehicle and Large Transport Vehicle Engineering which includes Bus and Coach, Construction Plant, and Rail, with multiple training facilities across our campus to ensure our learners are industry focused and career ready.
The College has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, with a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre boasting some fantastic, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for teaching purposes. A new facility, at our Reaseheath Engineering Apprenticeship Academy, was purpose built to accommodate the growth in demand within Large Transport Vehicle engineering. We also have an impressive five bay and hi spec equipment facility for our Motor Vehicle cohort.
About the role
Due to continued growth, we're seeking a motivated and innovative Programme Leader - Bus and Coach to lead and shape the delivery of our apprenticeship programmes. You'll take ownership of programme delivery, curriculum development, and quality assurance, while supporting and mentoring academic staff to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.
Key responsibilities:
* Leading the delivery and development of Bus and Coach apprenticeship programmes, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning.
* Designing and implementing innovative curriculum content that meets industry and awarding body standards.
* Supporting and mentoring academic staff to enhance teaching practice and learner outcomes.
* Driving improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring compliance with quality assurance processes.
* Engaging with industry partners to promote the programme and enhance learner employability.
The successful candidate will:
* A minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant area (preferably Bus and Coach)
* Recognised teaching qualification
* Industry experience and knowledge of apprenticeship standards
* Strong digital skills and experience with platforms such as ProMonitor, OneFile, or ProSolution
* A passion for inspiring learners and developing innovative teaching practices
We can offer you:
* 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Two-week festive/New Year shut down
* Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
* Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
* On site gym membership available
* Pluxee reward scheme
* 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 at humanresources@reaseheath.ac.uk 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.
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