Electrical Tutor

Dovetail and Slate; North East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Bank holidays

Long-service days

Christmas shutdown

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD support

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in Tyne and Wear is seeking an Electrical Tutor to join their national apprenticeship programme. You will plan, deliver, and assess Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician training for apprentices, combining theory with practical workshop delivery.

The role suits an experienced FE lecturer or electrical trainer with a proven track record in classroom theory, practical instruction, and guiding learners to qualification success.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 2 & Level 3 Technical Certificates in Electrical Installation, 18th Edition BS 7671, Level 3 Inspection & Testing, Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET/PTLLS or equivalent), TAQA/A1 Assessor Award, and a minimum of 2 years' teaching/training experience in FE or work-based learning.
• Desirable: Level 4 CET / PGCE, NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical, ECS Card, and IOSH Managing Safely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality theoretical and practical teaching for Level 3 electrical apprentices.
• Plan, sequence, and adapt lessons to meet individual learner needs, including support and extension work.
• Assess apprentices' knowledge and practical skills, marking assignments and practical tests accurately.
• Monitor attendance, engagement, and achievement, implementing timely interventions for learners at risk.
• Contribute to curriculum development, standardisation, and mentoring early career tutors.

Education

Level 2 & Level 3 Technical Certificates in Electrical Installation

18th Edition BS 7671

Level 3 Inspection & Testing

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET/PTLLS or equivalent)

TAQA/A1 Assessor Award

2 years' teaching/training FE or work-based learning

Level 4 CET / PGCE

NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical

ECS Card

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Tutor

Location: Tyne and Wear

Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (35 Hours per Week, Monday-Friday)

Role Overview

A national apprenticeship provider specialising in building services engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Tutor to join their Tyneside Training Centre. This position involves planning, delivering, and assessing theoretical and practical learning for apprentices undertaking the Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship.

This role is ideal for an established FE Lecturer or Electrical Trainer with a strong track record of supporting apprentices through classroom theory, practical workshop training, and qualification completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality theoretical and practical teaching for Level 3 electrical apprentices.
• Plan, sequence, and adapt lessons to meet individual learner needs, including support and extension work.
• Assess apprentices' knowledge and practical skills, marking assignments and practical tests accurately.
• Monitor attendance, engagement, and achievement, implementing timely interventions for learners at risk.
• Contribute to curriculum development, standardisation, and mentoring early career tutors.

Requirements

• Essential: Level 2 & Level 3 Technical Certificates in Electrical Installation, 18th Edition BS 7671, Level 3 Inspection & Testing, Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET/PTLLS or equivalent), TAQA/A1 Assessor Award, and a minimum of 2 years' teaching/training experience in FE or work-based learning.
• Desirable: Level 4 CET / PGCE, NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical, ECS Card, and IOSH Managing Safely.

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to 45,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + long-service days + Christmas shutdown
• Generous pension scheme with matched contributions
• Optional private healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme
• Fully funded CPD and ongoing professional qualification support

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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