Lecturer - Course Leader - Plumbing

Colchester Institute; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lecturer - Course Leader - Plumbing to deliver practical workshops and classroom-based learning, undertake core teaching, assessment and curriculum development responsibilities.

You will provide academic leadership across designated programmes, work with industry partners to keep facilities up to date, and support students with guidance and pastoral care. Colchester Institute values staff growth and a responsive education environment.

Qualifications

• Plumbing industry experience.
• Proven leadership experience, including team management and decision-making.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Teaching or delivering training experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engaging teaching materials for plumbing subjects.
• Deliver high-quality lessons and monitor attendance.
• Set, assess and record coursework and assessments.
• Provide academic guidance and pastoral support and refer to specialist services when needed.
• Contribute to student reports.
• Shape and develop course curricula and specialist facilities.
• Build links with employers and external organisations.
• Update professional knowledge in plumbing and education.
• Uphold safeguarding, diversity, equity and inclusion, health & safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Plumbing experience

Experience with young people

Education

Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Level 3 Plumbing Qualification

Job description

About the role

• Prepare engaging teaching and learning materials for a range of plumbing subjects.
• Deliver high-quality lessons that support the needs of individual learners, maintaining accurate attendance and promoting a positive learning environment.
• Set, assess and record coursework and assessments to support student achievement.
• Provide academic guidance and pastoral support, making referrals to specialist services where appropriate and contributing to student reports.
• Play an active role in shaping and developing course curricula and specialist facilities.
• Build and maintain strong links with employers and external organisations.
• Continually update your own professional knowledge and skills within the plumbing and education sectors.
• Promote and uphold the College's policies on Safeguarding, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, College Values, and Health & Safety.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required to support the department and wider college community.

Essential Experience

• Plumbing industry experience
• Proven leadership experience, including team management, decision-making, and the ability to motivate and guide others.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Teaching or delivering training experience.

Essential Qualifications

• Level 5 Teaching Qualification/ completing within 3 years of employment or 3 years of the first available course
• Level 3 Plumbing Qualification (or equivalent)

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and strengthen communities. As one of the region's leading providers of education and skills training, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking working environment where staff can thrive.

We are looking for a Lecturer - Course Leader - Plumbing to join our dedicated teaching team and deliver high-quality training across both practical workshops and classroom-based learning. In this role you will, undertake all core teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum development responsibilities associated with the Lecturer role, while also providing academic leadership and operational oversight across designated programmes within the Further/Higher Education provision.

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

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