Lecturer - Electrical Installation

South Thames Colleges Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider in London is seeking an experienced Electrical Installation lecturer. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching, assessment, and support to students, along with engaging in curriculum development. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation and relevant teaching experience. The position includes a generous benefits package comprising 40 days of annual leave, an excellent pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Recent teaching experience in Electrical Installation.
• Experience teaching on specific Electrical Installation courses.
• Proven ability to track and support learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative teaching and assessment in Electrical Installation.
• Implement curriculum development and engage with employers.
• Work a minimum of 2 evenings per week for part-time courses.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Teaching

Green Skills technologies

Industry experience

Education

Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Teaching qualification

Level 3 assessor qualification

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.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a Course Leader and Academic Tutor, you’ll create and implement innovative teaching, learning and assessment and deliver teaching and assessment activities within own area of specialism including lectures, setting / marking coursework, practicals, and field work to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Qualifications

• You’ll hold a teaching qualification (or working towards), be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Electrical Installation and have recent teaching experience in Electrical Installation in an FE College, School or private provider.
• Experience of teaching on Electrical Installation courses such as C&G 7202-01, 2365-02, 2365-03, 8202-30, EAL Electrotechnical and T levels and teaching or working knowledge of Green Skills technologies (Solar / PV, EV Chargers, Air Source Heat Pumps and Retrofit) and of delivering Electrical Inspection & Testing 2391/51 and 2391/52 and the 18th Edition BS7671 : 2018.
• Strong evidence of good-to-outstanding teaching, learning, assessment and tracking and a successful record of tutoring and supporting learners, with ability to work under pressure and to strict validating body deadlines and provide evidence of assessment for Moderation.
• You must be able to work a minimum of 2 evenings per week teaching part time courses to Adults (Friday given in lieu during term time as remission).
• The salary will include a £10,000 uplift if the post holder holds the following qualifications: a qualified teacher with a relevant Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical qualification andregistration with the JIB as ‘Approved Electrician’ status or Eng-Tech status via the IET. In addition, you should have achieved a relevant recognised Level 3 assessor qualification e.g. TAQA.
• You will have proven experience of working in the Electrical industry, installing systems and equipment in a wide range of environments. You’ll be up to date in terms of technologies within the construction industry and be able to adopt different methods and strategies according to individuals’ learning abilities.

Closing date

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

Benefits

The benefits package includes 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 to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a 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.

Equal Opportunities / Safeguarding

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.

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding Statement

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