Plumbing Lecturer - City & Guilds L1-3

Summary:

Plumbing Lecturer - City & Guilds L1-3 role available at a forward-thinking further education college.

About the School:

A school committed to innovation, excellence, and community impact, serving a diverse range of learners and preparing them for successful careers and further education.

The Opportunity:

As a Plumbing Lecturer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of skilled trades by delivering high-quality teaching and learning across City & Guilds L1-3 programmes. You will inspire learners, support their progression into employment and apprenticeships, and contribute to the development of industry-relevant curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality sessions across Plumbing programmes up to Level 3 City & Guilds.
• Track and monitor learner progress, implementing timely interventions to support achievement and progression.
• Contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of the Plumbing curriculum.
• Assess learner work to awarding body requirements and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of plumbing practice and qualification frameworks.
• Support learners academically and personally, promoting positive behaviour and employability skills.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Level 3 Plumbing qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS, PGCE, DET or equivalent)
• Recent and relevant industry experience in the plumbing trade
• Experience delivering Plumbing programmes up to Level 3 City & Guilds
• Experience supporting learners with varied needs and abilities
• Experience developing teaching resources and curriculum materials
• Experience using digital learning platforms and educational technology
• Strong knowledge of plumbing principles, installation, maintenance and safety
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding

Preferred

• Assessor qualification (e.g. TAQA, A1)
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification
• Experience contributing to quality assurance processes
• Experience working with employers or industry partners
• Experience delivering Functional Skills or English and Maths support alongside vocational delivery

Compensation & Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for academic staff
• Access to a range of optional benefits including cycle to work schemes and eye tests for DSE users
• Support for professional development through targeted retention payments and early career initiatives