Electrical Installation Educator & Course Leader

Colchester Institute; City Of London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking an experienced electrician to move into teaching within the Mechanical and Electrical Services team. If you have strong industry experience and a passion for helping others develop, this is your chance to shape the electricians of the future.

We provide full training and support to develop your teaching qualifications while you work, including mentoring and opportunities to lead learners, assessments and work-based projects.

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience as a practising electrician.
• Strong grounding in the electrical trade with proven, real-world expertise.
• Willingness to develop teaching qualifications while working.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in Electrical Installation.
• Mark learner work, design assessments and create engaging learning materials.
• Monitor learner standards in line with awarding body requirements and collaborate with the Assistant Area Head.
• Use e-portfolios to track learner progress and maintain digital records.
• Provide academic and pastoral support through Individual Learning Plans with apprentices.
• Manage allocated units and ensure programme requirements are met for learner groups.
• Support the Assistant Area Head in delivering Electrical Installation standards.
• Promote Electrical Installation courses through school liaison, open evenings and marketing events.
• Engage with employers to organise work experience, live projects and enrichment opportunities.
• Contribute to quality monitoring, action planning and continuous improvement within the team.
• Mentor colleagues and take part in evaluation processes and reporting.

Skills

Electrician experience

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent) including NVQ and AM2

Teaching qualification or willingness to complete within 3 years

Assessor TAQA or willingness to achieve

IQA Level 4 Award or willingness to achieve

Job description

Colchester Institute is seeking an experienced electrician to move into teaching within the Mechanical and Electrical Services team. If you have strong industry experience and a passion for helping others develop, this is your chance to shape the electricians of the future.

We provide full training and support to develop your teaching qualifications while you work, including mentoring and opportunities to lead learners, assessments and work-based projects.