Lecturer - Course Leader - Electrical Installation

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Mersea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training to develop teaching资格

Introductory payment after probation

Job summary

Colchester Institute seeks a lecturer and course leader in the Mechanical and Electrical Services team to teach and assess electrical installation learners and apprentices, track progress, and monitor quality.

The role can be full-time or part-time for experienced electricians, with training provided for those new to teaching and an enhanced DBS check required. You will lead on assessing and driving course standards and work closely with schools and employers.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification (or equivalent: NVQ and AM2).
• Teaching qualification or willingness to complete within 3 years.
• TAQA Assessor Award or willingness to achieve it in post.
• IQA Level 4 Award or willingness to achieve it in post.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Substantial hands-on experience as a practising electrician.
• Real-world expertise in the electrical trade.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching, learning and assessment in electrical installation.
• Mark learner work, design assessments and learning materials.
• Monitor learner standards against awarding body requirements with the Assistant Area Head.
• Use e-portfolios to track learner progress and keep digital records.
• Provide academic and pastoral support through Individual Learning Plans.
• Work with apprentices through their training and assessment.
• Manage allocated units and meet programme requirements for learner groups.
• Support the Assistant Area Head in delivering electrical installation standards.
• Promote electrical installation courses through schools, open evenings and marketing events.
• Engage employers to arrange work experience, talks, live projects and enrichment.
• Contribute to quality monitoring, action planning and continuous improvement.
• Mentor colleagues and participate in evaluation and reporting.

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification (NVQ/AM2)

Teaching qualification

TAQA Assessor Award

IQA Level 4 Award

Job description

This lecturer and course leader post sits in the Mechanical and Electrical Services team at Colchester Institute, a provider of education and skills training. The work centres on teaching, assessing and tracking electrical installation learners and apprentices, alongside quality monitoring and promoting courses to schools. It is offered full-time or part-time for experienced electricians, and training is provided for those new to teaching. Candidates must hold a Level 3 electrical installation qualification and pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Deliver teaching, learning and assessment in electrical installation
• Mark learner work, design assessments and create learning materials
• Monitor learner standards against awarding body requirements, working with the Assistant Area Head
• Use e-portfolios to track learner progress and keep accurate digital records
• Provide academic and pastoral support through Individual Learning Plans
• Work closely with apprentices through their training and assessment
• Manage and administer allocated units, meeting programme requirements for a range of learner groups
• Support the Assistant Area Head in delivering electrical installation standards
• Promote electrical installation courses through school liaison, open evenings and marketing events
• Engage employers to arrange work experience, industry talks, live projects and enrichment
• Contribute to quality monitoring, action planning and continuous improvement
• Mentor colleagues and take part in evaluation and reporting

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification (or equivalent), including NVQ and AM2
• Relevant teaching qualification, or willingness to complete one within 3 years of employment
• TAQA Assessor Award, or willingness to achieve it in post
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Level 4 Award, or willingness to achieve it in post

Experience

• Substantial hands-on experience as a practising electrician
• Proven real-world expertise in the electrical trade

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

• Full training and support to develop teaching qualifications while in post
• Skill Supplements and Introductory Initial Payment for external applicants after a three-month probationary period