Fabrication & Welding Lecturer x 2

Dovetail and Slate; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Fabrication & Welding Lecturer for a permanent, full-time role in Cumbria. You will deliver engaging theory and practical sessions, bringing industry experience into the classroom and workshop to help learners build essential fabrication and welding skills.

You will join a team of tutors, supporting students from school leavers to apprentices and mature learners, shaping the next generation of skilled tradespeople while maintaining a rigorous safety culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Fabrication & Welding required.
• Significant industry experience in fabrication and welding.
• Relevant trade qualifications in fabrication and welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality theoretical and practical fabrication and welding lessons.
• Assess and monitor student progress with constructive feedback.
• Prepare students for industry-recognised qualifications and assessments.
• Maintain a safe, well-organised workshop in line with health and safety requirements.
• Integrate up-to-date industry practice and standards into teaching.
• Contribute to development of course materials and schemes of work.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to keep skills current.

Skills

Strong communication

Engage learners

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 Fabrication & Welding

Job description

Fabrication & Welding Lecturer

Permanent | Full Time

Location: Cumbria

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in Cumbria as a Fabrication & Welding Lecturer, delivering engaging and practical learning to students at a range of levels. This is an opportunity to bring your industry background into the classroom and workshop, helping learners build the skills and confidence they need for a career in fabrication and welding.

You'll work alongside a team of experienced tutors, supporting students from school leavers to apprentices and mature learners, and helping shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering high-quality theoretical and practical fabrication and welding lessons.
• Assessing and monitoring student progress, providing constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Preparing students for industry-recognised qualifications and assessments.
• Maintaining a safe, well-organised workshop environment in line with health and safety requirements.
• Integrating up-to-date industry practice and standards into teaching.
• Supporting the development of course materials and schemes of work.
• Engaging in continuous professional development to keep skills and knowledge current.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Fabrication & Welding
• Significant industry experience in fabrication and welding
• Relevant trade qualifications in fabrication and welding
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage learners of different abilities
• A commitment to safe working practices

Desirable (but not essential)

• A recognised teaching qualification (such as PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent)
• Previous experience teaching or training in a further education setting

About You

• Has a genuine passion for the fabrication and welding trade and wants to share that passion with others.
• Can bring real-world industry experience into the classroom.
• Is patient, approachable and committed to helping learners succeed.

Important Notice

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer.