Electrical Installations Lecturer

East Kent College; Eastchurch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Eastchurch is seeking an experienced electrician to teach and train serving prisoners in Electrical Installations. This role focuses on using your expertise to provide a meaningful education that promotes rehabilitation and employment opportunities. Ideal candidates will be passionate about teaching and capable of inspiring learners from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

42 days generous holiday plus bank holidays

Investment in teacher training up to £7000

Flexible personal leave policies

Discounts on retail, restaurants, and tech purchases

Wellbeing support including counselling and gym discounts

Competitive pension scheme with 28% company contribution

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Level 2 Electrical Installations and above is essential.
• Experience in teaching or delivering training is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to inspire and connect with learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess learners in Electrical Installations.
• Support learners' development of industry skills.
• Design and evaluate engaging study programmes.

Skills

Electrical Installations knowledge

Strong communication skills

Motivational ability

Education

Qualified electrician

Job description

About The Role

Turn your trade into a teaching career at EKC Group. Are you an experienced electrician with a passion for sharing your skills? At East Kent Colleges Group, you’ll use your expertise to change lives by teaching and training serving prisoners, giving them the skills and confidence to build brighter futures.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Teaching, training and assessing learners in Electrical Installations (Level 2 and above).
• Delivering to serving Cat D prisoners released on temporary licence from Standford Hill Prison.
• Supporting learners to develop industry skills that can transform their opportunities after release.
• Designing, delivering and evaluating engaging study programmes.
• Inspiring students through your industry knowledge and experience.

Why join the Group?

• Based at Eastchurch, Sheppey delivering the Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations.
• A role with real social impact – help learners gain skills that support rehabilitation and employment.
• Full training and coaching provided through our Teacher Academy - ideal if you’re new to teaching.
• Ongoing professional development, including digital skills support.
• The change to power up your own career while inspiring others.

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified electrician with solid knowledge of Level 2 Electrical Installations (and above).
• Strong communicator, able to motivate and engage learners from diverse backgrounds.
• No teaching qualification required - just your expertise, patience and passion to share.

Benefits

• Generous Holiday - 42 days per year + bank holidays
• Teacher Training - we support new teachers with a £7000 investment in your training and coaching through our in-house Teaching Academy
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child’s first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Discounts on restaurant, grocery, retail, holidays, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Wellbeing and Health Support - Sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership, eye tests and glasses vouchers, and support for medical appointments
• Competitive Pension Scheme - 28% company contribution
• Culture and Recognition - Community Days, Annual Staff Celebration Day, and eco-friendly organisation working toward net-zero by 2030

About You

• Highly organised and creative, able to plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons.
• Strong interpersonal skills to inspire and connect with learners.
• Confident in assessing, tracking and planning interventions to support every student’s achievement.
• Able to maintain positive classroom management and an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
• Motivated to teach across study programmes from Level 1 to Level 2, helping learners succeed in their qualifications.

Ideally, You Will

• Experience of teaching or delivering training in the workplace (not essential).
• Positive outlook, empathy, and resilience to support and motivate learners.
• Willingness to develop as a teacher – full training and support provided.

Ready to apply?

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Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and carry out checks to ensure staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, including conviction/caution self-declaration, enhanced DBS checks and references. It is a criminal offence to apply for a post involving regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Shortlisted candidates’ suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored during the interview process.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase diversity and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce. We hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. We will discuss reasonable adjustments for health needs or disability. We also support Care Leavers and Armed Forces personnel with the relevant pledges and interview concessions. We welcome flexible working and do not engage with agencies for permanent staff.

About Us

Outstanding Ofsted Provider. East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider and the first General Further Education college group to receive an Outstanding grade across all strands under the new inspection framework. We strive to support our students and the communities we serve.