Electrical Installation Lecturer

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Electrical Installation Lecturer to deliver across electrical installation programmes, blending practical teaching with underpinning theory and industry relevance.

The role requires guiding learners toward qualifications, supporting progression to employment or further study, while developing employer partnerships and maintaining an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 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: an assessing qualification.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical trade experience

Education

Level 3 electrical installation

Teaching qualification

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