Lecturer - Electrical

MicroTech Consulting; Paignton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Paignton is seeking a Lecturer for Electrical Installation to inspire students and deliver quality education. The ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience and a passion for teaching. This part-time role offers excellent benefits and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, including flexible working patterns and generous holidays.

Benefits

37 days annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Access to training and education opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance if part of pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant industry experience in Electrical Installation.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring is desirable.
• Understanding of student-centered learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspirational teaching, learning, and assessment in Electrical Installation.
• Coach and support students to achieve their qualifications.
• Conduct workplace reviews and assessments of apprentices.

Skills

Teaching skills

Coaching and mentoring

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installation

Tools

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Job description

Lecturer – Electrical

Job reference: REQ002890

Date posted: 22/09/2025

Application closing date: 09/11/2025

Location: Paignton, Devon

Contract Type: Permanent, part-time. 24.32 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: £19,509.24 – £25,162.00 (£29,681.00 – £38,281.00 pro rata) plus excellent benefits

Job Description

South Devon College's Building Services Team are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to deliver inspirational teaching, learning, and assessment in Electrical Installation and related subjects. This is a combined role and involves both classroom-based delivery and workplace reviews and assessment of apprentices. You will coach and support students to achieve their qualifications and develop the skills needed for successful careers in the electrical industry. The ideal candidate will bring energy, passion, and industry expertise to create a dynamic learning environment that encourages ambition, confidence, and excellence in every student.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installation, with at least 5 years relevant industry experience. Experience in coaching and mentoring and an understanding of student‑centred learning are desirable. Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to working are required.

Successful candidates may be able to apply for a recruitment and retention payment through the Department for Education’s Targeted Retention Incentive, provided they are within their first five years of teaching within Further Education. For the 2024‑2025 academic year, the targeted retention incentive payment ranges from £2,000 to £6,000.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship, and degree‑level study opportunities alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 37 days pro‑rata and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.

Benefits

• 37 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days
• 1 additional holiday day for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday)
• 1 additional holiday day for every 5 years served
• Christmas closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities and dedicated training days
• Teachers Pension Scheme employer contributions of 28.68%
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme)
• On‑site nursery (Mama Bears)
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Discounted travel schemes

Interview Details

Interview date: TBC

Closing Date: Sunday 9th November 2025

Application

To apply and view the full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs; we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.

You will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.

Equality & Safeguarding

This College is committed to safeguarding/prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We apply our Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability, including changes to timing or location of the interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected as defined by the relevant legislation.