Fabrication & Welding Trainer

Dovetail and Slate; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded teacher training

28.68% employer pension contribution

Up to 55 days annual leave

Excellent professional development

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Fabrication & Welding Lecturer to deliver practical and theoretical lessons to learners progressing through Level 1 to Level 3 EAL qualifications and Engineering Apprenticeships. You will help students develop knowledge, skills and confidence for the industry.

The role is a full-time permanent position with access to fully funded teacher training and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Fabrication & Welding.
• Recent industry experience within fabrication and welding.
• Passion for developing others and sharing your industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Recent industry experience in Fabricat

Passion for developing others

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Fabrication & Welding)

Teaching qualification

Assessing or IQA qualifications

Experience delivering EAL qualifications or apprenticeship training

Job description

Fabrication & Welding Lecturer

Full Time Permanent
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Salary: 34,000 - 37,000 per annum

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

Essential:

• 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.
• Experience delivering EAL qualifications or apprenticeship training.
• 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:

• 28.68% employer pension contribution
• Up to 55 days annual leave
• Fully funded teaching qualifications
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• 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.

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.

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