Lecturer - Electrical Installation (Apprenticeships)

Bradford College; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension scheme

Annual salary reviews

Career progression opportunities

Free sports and gym facilities

Mental health first aiders on site

Staff wellbeing space and CPD access

Staff discounts hub and local perks

On-site dining and Grove restaurant

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a Lecturer in Electrical Installation to deliver outstanding learning experiences for young adults and professionals. The role welcomes candidates with industry background and offers support to achieve teaching qualifications where needed.

You will teach on college courses, lead on innovative delivery, monitor student progress, and foster strong links with employers to bring real-world experiences into learning. Commitment to equity and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (level 2) or demonstrated ability
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation
• Relevant industry experience in Electrical Installation
• Teaching qualification or commitment to obtain within 2 years

Responsibilities

• Teach Electrical Installation courses in college and beyond.
• Deliver high learning value and efficient use of resources.
• Support students' academic progress, wellbeing, behaviour and pastoral guidance.
• Respond to student voice and view students as primary learners.
• Develop safe, modern working practices and employability skills.
• Participate in enrolment, monitoring and assessment activities.
• Build links with employers/industry partners.
• Create engaging learning experiences with real-life work exposure.
• Develop personalised learning plans to help students reach goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

GCSE Maths (level 2)

GCSE English (level 2)

Electrical Installation Level 3

Teaching qualification or willingness to complete within 2 years

Tools

IT/ICT for learning

Job description

Our exceptional Apprenticeships Department is recruiting for a Lecturer in Electrical Installation who can deliver an outstanding student experience to young adults and experienced trade professionals, effectively preparing them to contribute to the modern world of work.

We welcome applications from both experienced teaching staff and individuals with extensive industry experience that are passionate about sharing their knowledge with the next generation.

Please note that successful applicants that don't hold a teaching qualification will be supported to achieve this.

Responsibilities include:

• To teach on courses specified by the management team in and out of college premises
• To assist the management team in delivering high learning value, financially efficient programmes (including physical resource management) and to lead on innovation and efficiency in the delivery of learning
• To be responsible for student’s academic progress, wellbeing, behaviour management and careers and pastoral guidance throughout their learning journey
• To seek out and respond to the student voice – seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning
• To help students develop modern, safe working practices and behaviours – in both technical (vocational skills) and employability skills.
• To participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring, profiling and assessment of students
• To proactively develop and promote close links with employer/industry partners
• To create enriching, effective and inspirational programmes of learning that expose our students to real-life work experiences – including on and off campus
• To treat students as individuals and develop personalised learning plans that drive their progress in learning, scaffold them to meet and exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals.

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The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

This role may be eligible for the levelling up premium payment of up to £6,000 for FE teachers for those meeting the criteria set by the Department for Education. This involves a government payment for successful candidates from an industry background. The application window for this usually opens in Autumn each year, for claims for the previous academic year.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• Relevant industry and/or vocational experience in the subject specialism being taught (Electrical Installation)
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation
• A recognised teaching qualification or a willingness to complete one within 2 years of commencing role

Experience

• Academic, industrial or commercial experience in an area relevant to the programme.
• Experience in good teaching/training.
• Experience of student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures
• Ability to utilise Information Technology and Information, Learning and Technology both within learning and for administrative purposes.
• A proven track record of industry practice, demonstrating personal achievement and professionalism.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self‑improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

With a can‑do attitude and desire for continuous self‑improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 44 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student‑led Signature Spa
• On‑site dining facilities, including our award‑winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.