Electrical Installation Lecturer

Dovetail and Slate; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced electrician to transition into teaching and train the next generation of electrical installers. This permanent role combines practical workshop delivery with essential theory to build strong employability skills.

You will teach across electrical installation programmes, plan and assess learning, track progress and help develop curriculum in line with current industry standards, while forging employer links.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in electrical installation or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in the electrical trade.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Desirable: an assessing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical installation teaching across programmes.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning activities to support progression.
• Track learner progress and provide feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum development to reflect industry standards.
• Develop employer partnerships to enhance learner opportunities.

Skills

Electrical installation experience

Teaching experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in electrical installation

Job description

Electrical Installation Lecturer

Permanent

Location: the West Midlands

Salary: 32,000 - 42,000 per annum

Start date: January 2027

Are you an experienced electrician ready to step out of the trade and pass your skills on to the next generation?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in the West Midlands, delivering electrical installation programmes to learners working towards industry-recognised qualifications. You'll bring your own commercial experience into the classroom and workshop, combining practical teaching with the underpinning theory learners need to progress.

You'll support learners of varying levels and abilities, helping them build the technical skills, knowledge and confidence they need to move into employment, apprenticeships or further study.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging, high-quality teaching across electrical installation programmes, covering both practical skills and theory.
• Planning, preparing and assessing learning activities to support learner progression and achievement.
• Tracking learner progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Contributing to curriculum development so that content reflects current industry standards.
• Supporting learners in developing their technical skills and employability prospects.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Developing employer partnerships to enhance learner opportunities and industry engagement.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A Level 3 qualification or equivalent in electrical installation
• Extensive industry experience in the electrical trade
• A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one

Desirable (but not essential):

• An assessing qualification

If you're ready to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and help shape the next generation of electricians, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.