Lecturer - Electrical Installation

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London is seeking an experienced Electrical Installation lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching and support student learning. The role involves curriculum development, engaging with employers, and tutoring. Applicants should hold a Level 3 NVQ qualification in Electrical Installation and have recent teaching experience, especially in courses such as C&G 7202-01 and 2365 series. This position offers generous annual leave and has additional benefits, making it an attractive opportunity.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification (or working towards).
• Qualified to a minimum of L3 in Electrical Installation.
• Experience of teaching courses such as C&G 7202-01, 2365-02, etc.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Course Leader and Academic Tutor.
• Support the development of the curriculum and employer engagement.
• Work a minimum of 2 evenings per week.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Qualified to L3 in Electrical Installation

Recent teaching experience

Knowledge of Green Skills technologies

Effective communication skills

Proven experience in Electrical industry

Education

Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical qualification

Level 3 assessor qualification (e.g., TAQA)

Job description

Overview

Permanent, Full Time

Merton College is seeking an experienced Electrical Installation lecturer to deliver outstanding quality in teaching, learning, assessment, and tutorial support to students, to maximise achievement and continuous improvement. You’ll play a key role in supporting the development of the curriculum, with employer engagement, and learner skills development.

Role and Responsibilities

• Act as a Course Leader and Academic Tutor, creating and implementing innovative teaching, learning, and assessment and delivering teaching and assessment activities within own area of specialism including lectures, setting/marking coursework, practicals, and field work to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Support the development of the curriculum, employer engagement, and learner skills development.
• Work under pressure and to strict validating body deadlines and provide evidence of assessment for Moderation.
• Support and tutor learners, maintaining good-to-outstanding teaching, learning, assessment and tracking.
• Work a minimum of 2 evenings per week teaching part time courses to Adults (Friday given in lieu during term time as remission).

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a teaching qualification (or working towards).
• Qualified to a minimum of L3 in Electrical Installation.
• Recent teaching experience in Electrical Installation in an FE College, School or private provider.
• Experience of teaching courses such as C&G 7202-01, 2365-02, 2365-03, 8202-30, EAL Electrotechnical and T Levels.
• Working knowledge of Green Skills technologies (Solar/PV, EV Chargers, Air Source Heat Pumps and Retrofit).
• Experience delivering Electrical Inspection & Testing 2391/51 and 2391/52 and the 18th Edition BS7671: 2018.
• Evidence of good-to-outstanding teaching, learning, assessment and tracking with a successful record of tutoring and supporting learners.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in both group and interpersonal situations.
• Proven experience working in the Electrical industry, installing systems and equipment in a wide range of environments.
• Up-to-date with technologies within the construction industry and able to adopt different methods and strategies according to individuals’ learning abilities.
• Qualified teacher with a relevant Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical qualification and registration with the JIB as ‘Approved Electrician’ status or Eng-Tech status via the IET.
• Relevant recognised Level 3 assessor qualification e.g. TAQA.

Salary and Uplift

The salary will include a £10,000 uplift if the post holder holds the following qualifications:

• Qualified teacher with a relevant Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical qualification and having registration with the JIB as ‘Approved Electrician’ status or Eng-Tech status via the IET.
• Relevant recognised Level 3 assessor qualification e.g. TAQA.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave.
• Excellent pension scheme with significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Application Deadline

Closing date for the return of completed applications is Tuesday 18th November 2025.

Equal Opportunity

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About South Thames Colleges Group

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.