Home Improvement and DIY Skills Lecturer (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional development and CPD

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre in Salisbury is seeking a Home Improvement and DIY Skills Lecturer to deliver practical sessions to adult learners. This variable-hours role runs ~3 hours per week, offering opportunities across college sites with a pension, generous holidays, and CPD support.

Ideal candidates have Level 3+ in a construction trade or related experience, plus a passion for teaching practical skills and ensuring safe, hands-on learning environments.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or higher in a construction trade or related subject.
• Strong practical knowledge of DIY and home maintenance.
• Experience using tools, materials, and equipment safely.
• Ability to demonstrate tasks clearly and support hands‑on learning.
• Understanding of health and safety and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging home improvement and DIY skills sessions.
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, and practical learning resources.
• Teach essential DIY techniques, including measuring, marking, cutting, drilling, fixing, and assembling.
• Demonstrate decorating skills like painting and wallpapering.
• Introduce learners to carpentry, shelving, and simple home projects.
• Promote safe working practices and correct tool handling.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Strong practical knowledge of DIY

Experience using tools safely

Clear demonstrator of tasks

Health and safety awareness

Passion for practical skills

Education

Level 3 qualification or higher in construction trades

Teaching or adult education qualifications desirable

Job description

Home Improvement and DIY Skills Lecturer (Variable Hours)

£21.13- £25.34 per hour, plus holiday pay

Salisbury

Permanent, Part Time

Base Location: Salisbury Campus

Scope: Delivery across all college sites

Are you passionate about home improvement, DIY, and practical skills, and keen to share your knowledge with adult learners? Whether you're an experienced lecturer, tradesperson, DIY enthusiast, or skilled home improvement professional, we'd love to hear from you!

Join our team and help adult learners develop practical DIY skills, build confidence in maintaining and improving their homes, and learn how to complete everyday household projects safely and effectively.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in basic plumbing, decorating, tiling, carpentry, home maintenance, furniture repairs, or related practical trades who can inspire learners in a supportive and hands‑on learning environment.

Please note: This is a Variable Hours position, with work offered as required, subject to adult learning course provision, curriculum delivery, learner demand, and the needs of individual college sites.

Course Structure: Courses typically run for approximately 3 hours per week over 10 weeks, combining practical demonstrations, hands‑on activities, and guided learning.

What We Offer

Salary:

• Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
• Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Contract Type: Variable Hours

Location: Salisbury Campus, with opportunities to teach at other college sites as required.

Working Pattern: Approximately 3 hours per week over 10 weeks, depending on course provision and learner demand.

Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on‑site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities

A flexible and rewarding opportunity to share your practical expertise, develop learners' confidence, and help them gain useful skills for everyday home maintenance and improvement.

What You'll Do

• Plan and deliver engaging home improvement and DIY skills sessions.
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, and practical learning resources.
• Teach essential DIY techniques, including measuring, marking, cutting, drilling, fixing, and assembling.
• Demonstrate basic decorating skills, including surface preparation, filling, sanding, painting, and wallpapering.
• Introduce learners to basic carpentry, shelving, furniture repairs, and simple home improvement projects.
• Demonstrate appropriate basic maintenance techniques for common household fixtures and fittings.
• Teach learners how to select and safely use hand tools, power tools, materials, and equipment.
• Introduce basic tiling, sealant application, and other suitable finishing techniques where appropriate.
• Promote safe working practices, correct tool handling, and awareness of when specialist tradespeople are required.
• Support learners to plan projects, measure materials, manage costs, and minimise waste.
• Create an inclusive learning environment for learners with different abilities and levels of experience.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to develop practical skills and confidence.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, safeguarding, and professional practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support high-quality adult learning across college sites.

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or higher in a construction trade, carpentry, decorating, maintenance, or a related subject, and/or significant relevant industry experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of DIY, home maintenance, and improvement techniques.
• Experience using tools, materials, and equipment safely and effectively.
• The ability to demonstrate practical tasks clearly and support learners through hands‑on activities.
• An understanding of health and safety, risk assessment, and safe working practices.
• A passion for practical skills and sharing knowledge with others.
• Good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites as required.
• A commitment to inclusive learning and creating a positive learner experience.
• Teaching or adult education qualifications are desirable but not essential. Experienced tradespeople, maintenance professionals, decorators, carpenters, and confident DIY practitioners looking to develop their teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working opportunities: Variable hours that reflect course provision and learner demand.
• Share your expertise: Bring your practical knowledge and DIY skills into adult education.
• Build everyday skills: Help learners maintain, repair, and improve their homes.
• Inspire confidence: Enable learners to tackle suitable DIY projects safely and independently.
• Make a meaningful difference: Support learners' personal development, independence, and lifelong learning.
• Work across our college community: Deliver practical learning opportunities at Salisbury Campus and other college sites.
• Short-course delivery: Typically around 3 hours per week over 10 weeks.
• Professional development: Access opportunities for continuing professional development and CPD.

Inspire Confidence Through DIY and Home Improvement

If you're ready to share your practical skills, inspire adult learners, and help people develop the confidence to complete everyday home improvement projects, we'd love to hear from you!

Closing Date

05th November 2026

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

The Company

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full‑time, part‑time, and university‑level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.