Lecturer – Electrical Installations

Inspire Education Group (IEG); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Vivup benefits and discounts

Job summary

Inspire Education Group in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Electrical Lecturer to teach across levels 1–4 (HND). You will bring real-world industry insight to life, guiding students to gain knowledge, skills and confidence for industry success.

The role emphasizes supporting learners throughout their journey and contributing to course development. The post offers full training to achieve a recognised teaching qualification, with a permanent contract and opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Recent industry experience in Electrical.
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Electrical or related field.
• Minimum Level 2 Maths and English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine interest in developing and supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching that meets learners’ needs and professional standards.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons using your industry experience.
• Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Support and motivate learners to achieve their goals.
• Track student progress and set SMART targets.
• Participate in student recruitment activities such as open evenings.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment and progress.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld at all times.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation to support others

Education

Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Electrical or related field

Minimum Level 2 Maths and English

Job description

Salary - £29,725 - £37,527 per annum + £3000-£6000 MRA depending on qualifications and experience

Contract - Permanent

Location - Peterborough

Closing Date – 22nd October 2026

Are you an experienced electrician ready for a new challenge?

Looking to step away from site work and move into a more rewarding, people-focused career?

Have you ever thought about teaching but didn’t know where to start?

Peterborough College is looking for passionate individuals who want to share their knowledge and help shape the next generation of electricians. Whether you already have teaching experience or are completely new to education, we will support you with full training and the opportunity to gain a recognised teaching qualification.

About the role

As a Lecturer in Electrical, you will deliver engaging and practical learning across a range of courses from Level 1 through to Level 4 (HND). You will use your real-world experience to bring learning to life, helping students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed in industry.

This role also involves supporting learners throughout their journey, monitoring their progress and contributing to course delivery and development.

Key responsibilities as a Electrical Lecturer:

• Deliver high-quality teaching that meets learners’ needs and professional standards
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons using your industry experience
• Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Support and motivate learners to achieve their goals
• Track student progress and set SMART targets
• Participate in student recruitment activities such as open evenings
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment and progress
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld at all times

What you will need to be our next Electrical Lecturer:

• Recent industry experience in Electrical
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification (or higher) in Electrical or related field
• Minimum Level 2 Maths and English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in developing and supporting others

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.