Electrical Installation Tutor (FE) – Inspire Electricians

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre; Wigan; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly leave policies

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking an experienced electrician to teach electrical installation across Levels 1 to 3. You'll guide students toward apprenticeships, first jobs in the trade, and the qualifications that get them there, covering practical work and classroom theory.

You'll maintain current trade knowledge, assess and support learners, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in Open Evenings and school liaison to recruit future electricians.

Qualifications

• A vocational qualification in Electrical Installation or a related area.
• Working experience as an electrician.
• A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent. You can work towards this during your probation.
• Confident to pick up IT and learning technologies for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Levels 1 to 3, covering practical and theory work.
• Teach the standards, regulations, and methods that working electricians have to know.
• Mark work, give clear feedback, and use assessment results to shape how you teach.
• Act as a Personal Tutor, supporting students through their course and into their next steps.
• Contribute to curriculum development, departmental initiatives, and recruitment activities including Open Evenings, taster sessions, and school liaison.
• Keep your trade knowledge current as regulations and practice develop.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Electrician experience

Teaching qualification

GCSE English and Maths

IT for teaching

Education

Vocational qualification in Electrical Installation

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking an experienced electrician to teach electrical installation across Levels 1 to 3. You'll guide students toward apprenticeships, first jobs in the trade, and the qualifications that get them there, covering practical work and classroom theory.

You'll maintain current trade knowledge, assess and support learners, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in Open Evenings and school liaison to recruit future electricians.