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Barnsley College is seeking an Electrical Installations Trainer to join the Engineering department, delivering engaging theoretical and practical learning to apprentices both at college and in the workplace. You will manage a caseload, monitor progress, and carry out workplace assessments to prepare learners for their end‑point assessment.
You’ll work with employers to review progress, set SMART targets and develop learning materials aligned to apprenticeship knowledge, skills and behaviours,
Salary: £34,484 to £46,103 (including allowance) per annum
Engineering
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Starting Salary - Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale. A higher starting salary may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Reference: REC2541 | Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026
Are you an experienced electrical installation professional looking for an opportunity to pass your industry knowledge onto the next generation?
Whether you’re already working in education or you’re an experienced electrician ready for a new direction, this could be the opportunity for you.
We’re looking for an Electrical Installations Trainer to join our Engineering department at Barnsley College, supporting apprentices to develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and professional behaviours they need to build successful careers within the electrical industry.
You’ll combine your industry expertise with teaching, training and assessment, delivering engaging theoretical and practical learning and supporting apprentices both at College and in the workplace. You’ll manage a caseload of apprentices throughout their journey, monitoring their progress, carrying out workplace assessments and helping them prepare confidently for their end-point assessment.
Building strong relationships will be an important part of your role. You’ll work closely with apprentices and their employers, completing regular tripartite progress reviews, setting meaningful SMART targets and ensuring everyone understands what is expected at each stage of the apprenticeship.
You’ll also help develop inspiring learning and assessment materials aligned to apprenticeship Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.
You’ll be joining a collaborative Engineering team focused on delivering high-quality technical education. You’ll also have opportunities to keep your industry knowledge current, contribute to quality assurance and support the continued development of our apprenticeship provision.
You’ll bring strong, hands‑on electrical installation experience from industry, with experience across both domestic and industrial installations, and the confidence to share that knowledge with apprentices at different stages of their development.
You don’t necessarily need to come from a teaching background. If you have the right electrical industry experience and technical qualifications, the JDPS allows you to work towards the required teaching and assessor qualifications.
You’ll be self‑motivated, organised and comfortable managing your own workload and deadlines. Just as importantly, you’ll be a strong communicator who can develop positive relationships with apprentices, colleagues and employers and provide constructive feedback that helps learners progress.
If you’re passionate about your trade and would like to use your experience to help develop skilled electricians for the future, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications is Monday 16th November 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this at the point of appointment. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
We are committed to sustainability, embedding environmentally responsible practices across everything we do and preparing our learners for a low‑carbon future. Find out more about our approach: View our Sustainability Strategy