Lecturer - Electrical

Furness College; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Furness College in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching, training and assessment across engineering programmes, with a specialism in practical Electrical installation.

You will plan engaging lessons, develop schemes of work, and assess progress while embedding industry practices to keep learners work-ready. The role includes supporting and mentoring learners, promoting attendance and contributing to employer engagement with industry partners.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification in Electrical installation.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Industry experience to ensure delivery credibility and relevance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and innovative lessons across engineering programmes, with emphasis on practical Electrical installation.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and learning materials aligned to industry standards.
• Assess student progress, provide timely feedback, and maintain records of achievement.
• Contribute to internal quality assurance, inspection readiness and ensure delivery meets quality and compliance standards.
• Support and mentor learners to achieve potential, promote attendance, retention and achievement, and provide pastoral support.
• Engage with employers for apprenticeships, work-based learning and curriculum development in collaboration with industry partners.
• Maintain safe workshop/lab environments and oversee equipment and facilities.
• Support wider college life, attend meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Electrical installation

Teaching

Assessment

Curriculum development

Industry engagement

Education

Electrical installation engineering qualification

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one

Job description

The post holders will be responsible for delivering high quality teaching, training, and assessment across a range of engineering programmes, with a particular specialism in practical Electrical installation. The roles support the Colleges strategic aim to provide industry relevant skills training that meets local and national employer needs, while ensuring an outstanding student experience.

The successful candidates will plan and deliver engaging and innovative lessons across further education, and apprenticeship provision. They will develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and learning materials that reflect current industry standards and incorporate practical, hands on learning. The roles require maintaining up to date subject knowledge and embedding industry practices within teaching to ensure learners are work-ready.

A key responsibility of the post holders will be to assess student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, and maintain accurate records of achievement in line with awarding body and College requirements. They will contribute to internal quality assurance processes, support inspection readiness, and ensure that all provision meets required standards of quality, compliance, and performance.

The roles include supporting and mentoring learners to achieve their full potential, promoting high levels of attendance, retention, and achievement. This includes providing academic and pastoral support, contributing to tutorials where required, and ensuring an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse learner needs.

The post holder will also contribute to employer engagement activities, including supporting apprenticeships, work based learning, and curriculum development in collaboration with industry partners. This ensures that programmes remain aligned to current and emerging sector requirements and strengthens the College’s role within the local skills ecosystem.

In addition, the roles involve maintaining workshop and/or laboratory environments, ensuring safe working practices are adhered to at all times in compliance with health and safety regulations. The individuals will contribute to resource planning, equipment maintenance, and the effective use of specialist facilities.

The successful candidates will hold a relevant engineering qualification in Electrical installation, alongside a teaching qualification or a willingness to work towards one. Industry experience is essential to ensure credibility and relevance in delivery.

The post holders will be expected to contribute fully to the wider life of the College, including attending meetings, participating in professional development, and supporting continuous improvement activities in line with the College’s strategic objectives.