Fabrication & Welding Trainer

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55 days annual leave

Fully funded teaching qualifications

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities to inspire future engine

Staff benefits and wellbeing

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Fabrication & Welding Lecturer to deliver practical and theoretical lessons to students pursuing Level 1 to Level 3 EAL qualifications and Engineering Apprenticeships. We welcome industry professionals transitioning into education and will support with fully funded teacher training.

Teaching will take place in well-equipped workshops and classroom environments, with emphasis on developing hands-on skills, safety, and employability, while

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Fabrication & Welding or a closely related discipline.
• Recent industry experience within fabrication and welding.
• A passion for developing others and sharing your industry knowledge.
• Desirable: Teaching qualification or IQA/assessing qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality practical fabrication and welding training.
• Teach the theoretical knowledge underpinning engineering practice.
• Support full-time students and apprentices to achieve their qualifications.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and employers to ensure outstanding learner outcomes.

Skills

Fabrication Welding

Practical training delivery

Engineering theory

Assessment

EAL qualifications

Apprenticeship delivery

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Fabrication & Welding Further Education fe college

Also teaches: Engineering

Job Description

Are you an experienced fabrication and welding professional looking to take your career in a new direction?

We're looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Fabrication & Welding Lecturer to join our growing team in Barrow. Whether you're an experienced teacher or currently working in industry, we'd love to hear from you. If you have the right industry experience, we'll provide fully funded teacher training to help you transition into an inspiring and rewarding career in education.

About the Role

As a Fabrication & Welding Lecturer, you'll deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons to students studying Level 1 to Level 3 EAL qualifications and Engineering Apprenticeships. You'll play a key role in developing the next generation of skilled engineers, supporting learners to build the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to succeed in the industry.

Teaching will take place in both our well-equipped workshops and classroom environments, with responsibilities including:

• Delivering high-quality practical fabrication and welding training.
• Teaching the theoretical knowledge that underpins engineering practice.
• Supporting full-time students and apprentices to achieve their qualifications.
• Assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and employers to ensure outstanding learner outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Fabrication & Welding or a closely related discipline.
• Recent industry experience within fabrication and welding.
• A passion for developing others and sharing your industry knowledge.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Teaching qualification.
• Assessing or IQA qualifications.

Don't have teaching experience? No problem. We actively welcome applications from industry professionals and will provide fully funded teacher training and ongoing support to help you become an outstanding lecturer.

What We Offer

In return, you'll benefit from an excellent package including:

• Up to 55 days annual leave
• Fully funded teaching qualifications
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to inspire the next generation of skilled engineers
• Access to a range of additional staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to use your industry experience to shape future careers, we'd love to hear from you.

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

Skills & Qualifications

Fabrication Welding Practical training delivery Engineering theory Assessment EAL qualifications Apprenticeship delivery

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