Electrical Installation Course Leader - Full time (Part Time considered), Permanent

Burton and South Derbyshire College; Swadlincote; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension schemes for academic

Generous holiday plans

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working policies

Two staff development days per year

On-site nursery

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual eye tests

Onsite gym access

Staff discounts at on-site facilities

Job summary

Burton and South Derbyshire College in Swadlincote is seeking an Electrical Installation Course Leader to join the Stephen Burke Construction Academy. The role is full time (37 hours per week) with part-time consideration, delivering high-quality electrical installation teaching and inspiring apprentices and learners in a purpose-built facility.

You will bring current industry experience and a passion for trade education, contributing to curriculum development and potentially extending to

Qualifications

• Industry experience in electrical installation and teaching delivery.
• Relevant subject qualifications and ability to deliver high quality teaching.
• Evidence of qualifications required; teaching qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching within the Construction Academy and Green Skills Centre.
• Inspire learners and potentially develop specialist industry courses.
• Engage learners from day one with industry-aligned delivery.
• Support development and delivery of courses and work towards required qualifications.

Skills

Industry experience

Electrical expertise

Teaching mindset

Education

Level 3-5 Education & Teaching

Level 3 TAQA Assessor Qualification

Level 4 TAQA Internal Quality Assurance Qualification

Level 4 HNC in Construction / Civil Engineering

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Electrical Installation Course Leader - Full time (Part Time considered), Permanent

Reference: SEP20261560

Expiry date: 11:00, Wed, 30th Sep 2026

Location: Swadlincote

Benefits: Attractive benefits package

Electrical Installation Course Leader (Tutor)
Full time: 37 hours per week (Part Time considered)
Location: The Stephen Burke Construction Academy, Swadlincote
Salary: Up to £36,590 per annum (pro rata for fractional posts)

£4,500 ‘Golden Hello’ staged over 3 years
Bursary up to £1,800 per year (qualification level dependent)

PLUS, sponsorship for completion of education and industry qualifications including but not limited to:

• Level 3-5 Education & Teaching
• Level 3 TAQA Assessor Qualification
• Level 4 TAQA Internal Quality Assurance Qualification
• Level 4 HNC in Construction /Civil Engineering

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Installation Course Leader to join our growing Construction Academy.

You will bring current industry experience and a passion for your trade, helping to deliver high quality teaching within our purpose-built Construction Academy and Green Skills Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of electricians while supporting the development of skills aligned to the future of sustainable construction.

As part of our enthusiastic and successful Construction team you will bring both industry experience and a fresh teaching style to the department, engaging our learners from day one. Additional development and delivery of specialist industry related courses may also be required.

Whether you’re already teaching or considering a move from industry into education, we welcome individuals with strong electrical expertise who are enthusiastic about developing others.

You will hold relevant qualifications in your subject area. A teaching qualification is desirable for this post or a willingness to work towards the qualifications stated above.

You should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive cultureand you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 30th September 2026.