Lecturer and Programme Lead for Plumbing

Education Partnership North East; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in the North East is seeking a Lecturer and Programme Lead for Plumbing to join their team. The successful candidate will deliver teaching and assessment across plumbing and heating, ensuring positive outcomes for students. They will have strong links with the construction industry and play a key role in developing the curriculum. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

35-48 days holiday per year

Generous family leave and flexible working options

Access to pensions scheme

Dental, eye care & health cash plans

Extensive wellbeing support

Free parking on campuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years industrial experience in plumbing/heating.
• Desirable qualifications include teaching and assessor certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, deliver, and evaluate teaching.
• Cultivate links with parents and employers in the construction industry.
• Drive forward curriculum development in plumbing and heating.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Plumbing

Heating

Education

Level 3 plumbing and/or heating qualification

Teaching qualification

Assessor qualification

Job description

Lecturer and Programme Lead for Plumbing

Construction & Building Services

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £37,088 to £41,726per annum

PostType: Full Time

ContractType: Permanent

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 01 July 2025

Reference: 0641-24-R7

About the College

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas -Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About the Candidate

It is essential that applicants are qualified to level 3 in a relevant plumbing and/or heating qualification and have a minimum of 2 years industrial experience within the sector. It is desirable to possess a teaching qualification, an assessor qualification and any higher qualifications within the sector. Applicants should be able to demonstrate, in their personal statement, practical examples of how they fulfil the person specification. A flexible, proactive approach is required as this role includes responsibility regarding the successful delivery of teaching, learning and assessment across building services.

About the role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices across all levels in Plumbing and heating to ensure positive outcomes for students. There is significant potential of further development and promotion of provision across this curriculum area, and it is expected that you will be part of the team to drive this forward. You will plan, promote, deliver, monitor and evaluate your teaching and the progress of learners. You will create and cultivate strong links with parents and employers and work with the Construction industry to ensure that all students gain an outstanding experience.

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 23.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser, and a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michael Dodds via [e-mail] or 0191 511 6379

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