Lecturer - Course Leader - Plumbing

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a Lecturer - Course Leader - Plumbing to lead and deliver high-quality plumbing education across practical workshops and classroom settings.

You will provide academic leadership, oversee designated programmes, and build strong links with employers while shaping curricula and facilities to support student success.

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 and learning materials for plumbing subjects.
• Deliver high-quality lessons supporting diverse learners and maintain attendance.
• Set, assess and record coursework and assessments to support achievement.
• Provide academic guidance and pastoral support to students.
• Contribute to course curricula and specialist facilities development.
• Build and maintain links with employers and external organisations.
• Continually update professional knowledge within plumbing and education sectors.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, inclusion, and health & safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching experience

Student support

Curriculum development

Education

Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Level 3 Plumbing Qualification

Job description

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.

Lecturer - Course Leader - Plumbing

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.

Job Title: Lecturer - Course Leader - Plumbing

Full Time, Colchester

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)

Why join us?

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.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.

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