Electrical Installation Lecturer

Electrical Installation Lecturer

Job Title: Lecturer in Electrical Installation

Location: South West

Salary: £29,810 – £40,572 per annum (Lecturer Scale Points 1–8)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (37 Hours/Week | 828 Contact Teaching Hours/Year)

Department: Construction & Building Services Engineering

Role Overview

One of the fastest-growing and top-performing FE colleges in the South West - is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Electrical Installation to join their dynamic team. Reporting to the Head of Area, this role involves delivering high-quality theoretical and practical teaching, learning, assessment, and internal moderation across Level 1 to Level 3 Electrical Installation courses and apprenticeship programmes.

This position is open to both experienced FE Lecturers and time-served Electricians looking to step off the tools into education. Uncertified trade candidates will be fully supported and funded to gain a recognised teaching qualification within their first three years in post.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality practical and theoretical teaching across Level 1–3 Electrical Installation programmes and apprenticeships.

• Act as Course Tutor, monitoring student progress, attendance, and retention while providing pastoral support.

• Devise schemes of work, lesson plans, learning materials, and conduct student assessments and internal verification.

• Liaise with regional employers, managing agents, and awarding bodies to improve learning outcomes and support progression.

• Participate in student recruitment, open events, and work-based assessments as required.

Requirements

• Essential: Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Installation (NVQ Level 3 / C&G 2357 / C&G 2365 / C&G 2360 or equivalent).

• Essential: GCSE Grade C/4+ (or Level 2 equivalent) in Maths and English (or willingness to achieve whilst in post).

• Desirable: Recognised Teaching Qualification (AET / DET / PGCE / Cert Ed) or Assessor Award (CAVA / TAQA / A1). (Full teaching qualification funded within 3 years if not held).

• Desirable: 18th Edition BS 7671 and C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing qualifications.

Package & Staff Benefits

• Salary: £29,810 – £40,572 per annum

• Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

• Generous Leave: 355.5 hours per annum (approx. 48 days including statutory bank holidays and college closures)

• Professional Support: Employer-funded teaching qualification within the first 3 years of service

• Career Growth: Access to extensive CPD, VLE digital technology training, and career progression pathways

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