Lecturer - Construction (Plumbing)

UCS College Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

2 wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

UCS College Group in Taunton is looking for a dedicated Lecturer in Construction (Plumbing Specialism) to join its dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to influence learners' lives by equipping them with essential skills in a thriving sector.

The ideal candidate will have valuable industry experience and the enthusiasm to support learners of varying abilities. Training and professional development will be provided to ensure success. Join us in delivering high-quality education and supporting student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in Plumbing and wider construction.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to learners of different abilities.
• Willingness to undertake training and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across construction programmes with a Plumbing specialism.
• Support learners of varying abilities and needs to maximise potential and timely success.
• Contribute to the department’s quality and student outcome targets as part of a supportive team.
• Provide professional behaviours and industry-relevant knowledge to learners.

Skills

Industry experience in Plumbing

Adaptability in teaching approaches

Motivation to support learners

Job description

Overview

Do you want to work for an “OUTSTANDING” education institution? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Construction (Plumbing Specialism) to join our dynamic Construction team at Taunton College. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful and well-established department, delivering high-quality training across a range of construction programmes. In this pivotal role, you will influence the lives of our learners by equipping them with practical skills, industry knowledge and professional behaviours needed to succeed in a thriving and evolving sector.

The ideal candidate will bring valuable industry experience within plumbing and wider construction, alongside the motivation and enthusiasm to support learners of varying abilities and needs. You will be flexible in your teaching approach, committed to delivering highly effective teaching, learning and assessment, and passionate about helping students maximise their potential and achieve timely success. As part of a strong and supportive team, you will contribute to the College’s high expectations for quality and student outcomes. Whether you are an experienced lecturer or looking to move into teaching from industry, full training and ongoing professional development will be provided to support you in this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across construction programmes with a Plumbing specialism.
• Support learners of varying abilities and needs to maximise potential and timely success.
• Contribute to the department’s quality and student outcome targets as part of a supportive team.
• Provide professional behaviours and industry-relevant knowledge to learners to prepare them for the sector.

Qualifications and experience

• Industry experience in Plumbing and wider construction.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to learners of different abilities.
• Willingness to undertake training and ongoing professional development.

Contact

To discuss the opportunity, please contact Paul Tanner, Deputy Head of Construction, via email at [e-mail].

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Dedicated CPD days
• 2 wellbeing days
• 2-week Christmas closure
• On-site discounted gym
• Free parking
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme

UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.