Electrical Installation Lecturer

Only FE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension with above-average EE

35 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Free parking on site

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on public transport & cycle2

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leeds College of Building invites applications for an Electrical Lecturer. The role involves teaching and running practical workshops, delivering theory to complement hands-on skills, and mentoring students to reach their full potential.

Experience in electrical installation is valuable; teaching qualifications are supported by the college. The college offers a pension, generous leave, discounts, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering practical workshops and theoretical lessons in electrical trades.
• Ability to engage and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
• Industrial exposure in electrical installation is advantageous; teaching qualification not essential, college will support training.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating and teaching practical skills in our workshops.
• Delivering theoretical lessons to support practical applications.
• Inspiring and supporting students to reach their full potential in a teaching environment.
• Contributing to a friendly, supportive college culture with flexible working practices.

Skills

Teaching experience

Workshop delivery

Student engagement

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation

Job description

Electrical Lecturer

£42,477 - £44,969 per annum plus a one-off recruitment incentive of up to £3,000 (dependent on qualifications)

We offer an excellent pension scheme, family friendly policies, opportunities for training and development and an employee discount scheme

Hours: 37 hours per week

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation?

• Super organised and take pride in your work?

• Keen to inspire the next generation of electricians and share your knowledge and experience?

As an award-winning college, we are looking for exceptional people like you to join our team. We truly value our staff who have a key role in supporting and developing our students to achieve their goals.

This is a teaching role which involves workshops and classroom learning, your priority will be to engage and inspire our students to achieve their full potential.

In a typical day, you will be:

• Demonstrating and teaching practical skills in our workshops

• Delivering theoretical lessons to support the practical applications

Relevant industrial experience would be invaluable, along with experience of sharing your skills in an educational/training environment. A teaching qualification is not essential; the College will fund and support you to achieve this.

You will enjoy a friendly and supportive workplace with excellent benefits that includes:

• A 35-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days (including Christmas)

• A well-respected pension scheme (Teachers Pension with an above average Employer Contribution)

• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working

• Free parking at all our College sites (on a first come, first served basis)

• Superb opportunities for training and development

• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme

• Discounts and offers at major Street and Online retailers

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

This role is eligible for the DfE Levelling Up Premium Payments, of up to £6,000 for FE teachers, for those meeting the criteria. This involves the government paying successful candidates from an industry background to get into teaching. Leeds College of Building will fund successful candidates to become a qualified FE teacher.

So, if you d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Sunday 23rd August 2026

The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications.

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our College. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.