Lecturer in Electrical

South Essex College Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension 28.68%

CPD support

Free breakfast

Free parking

Eye tests subsidy

Flu vaccinations

Gym access

Cycle to work

RAC discounts

Job summary

South Essex College Group seeks a Lecturer in Electrical to deliver engaging FE programmes, covering Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications. You will teach theory and practical skills in well-equipped workshops, assess progress, and provide constructive feedback to help learners excel.

You will keep content current with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and evolving technologies such as renewables, while supporting learners with career guidance and industry placements.

Qualifications

• Electrical Installation qualification (Level 2+) required.
• Experience as an electrician or similar role.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Strong communication skills and ability to inspire learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to CPD and keeping pace with industry changes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging FE electrical lessons across Level 1 and Level 2 programmes.
• Teach theory and practical skills in fully equipped workshops.
• Assess learners’ progress through practicals, assignments and exams with constructive feedback.
• Keep teaching current by integrating industry standards and new technologies.
• Support learners with career guidance, employability skills and industry placements or apprenticeships.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative teaching resources.

Skills

Industry experience

Teaching mindset

Communication skills

CPD commitment

Education

Electrical Installation Level 2+

Job description

Lecturer in Electrical

About the role

• Deliver engaging lessons across a range of FE electrical programmes, including Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications.
• Teach both theory (electrical principles, regulations, and design) and practical skills (installation, testing, and fault-finding) in fully equipped workshops.
• Assess learners’ progress through practical assessments, written assignments, and exams, providing constructive feedback to help them excel.
• Keep your teaching current by integrating the latest industry standards, such as the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, and emerging technologies like renewable energy systems.
• Support learners with career guidance, employability skills, and preparation for industry placements or apprenticeships.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative teaching resources and share best practice.

What You'll Bring

• A recognised qualification in Electrical Installation (Level 2 or above).
• Industry experience as an electrician or a similar role.
• A teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire learners from diverse backgrounds.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and keeping pace with industry changes.

Benefits

• 40 days holiday – plus bank holidays and college closure days.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• College pension – 28.68% contribution.
• Continued Professional Development support.
• Free breakfast at most campuses during term time.
• Free parking after obtaining a parking permit.
• Subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more, depending on campus.