Lecturer in Electrical Installation (FIXED TERM)

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Job summary

Kirklees College is seeking a dedicated Electrical Installation Lecturer to join the team at Springfield Campus, Dewsbury. The role is a 6-month fixed term contract, 37 hours per week, and involves teaching apprentices and full-time learners across sites.

You will deliver high-quality lessons, develop study programmes, and assess student work while maintaining safeguarding and fostering learner confidence. A Level 3 electrical qualification and teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ideally, at least a Level 3 qualification in Electrical/related field (or be able to prove equivalent ability).
• Experience in teaching young people.
• Industry experience that can be applied in the classroom is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop programmes of study to meet learners' needs.
• Deliver education and training to high standards; prepare materials and assess work.
• Carry out tutorials and assessments to ensure learners' progress.
• Support, teach, train and assess Electrical Installation students across courses.
• Create a positive learning environment and promote safeguarding.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Classroom management

Education

Level 3 Electrical qualification

Equivalent ability

Job description

Job Reference: ATR97800
Application deadline: 04/10/2026
Salary: £32,938.00 - £43,445.00

Job Description

Job Title:

Lecturer in Electrical Installation
6 Month Fixed Term

Salary:

£32,938 - £43,445 FTE

Location:

Springfield Campus - Dewsbury

Hours and Weeks per Year:

37 hours / 52 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Electrical Installation Lecturer, you’ll predominantly be based at our Brunel centre, but you will be expected to travel to other sites if required. Your focus will be on delivering high quality lessons to apprentices and full-time learners, including school leavers and mature students. Your key responsibilities will be to teach and develop programmes of study to meet the particular needs of our learners. The successful candidate will create a positive classroom environment by engaging learners and challenging behaviour issues positively and with consideration. We aim to help our students develop self-regulation and confidence in their abilities as they prepare for their next step.

Your key responsibilities will be working within the colleges Electrical Installation department, supporting, teaching, training and assessing Electrical Installation students on their courses of study. You will be responsible for delivering education and training to high standards along with preparing student materials, assessing and marking student work and carrying out student tutorials and assessments to ensure each student is achieving their best during their time in the college. Ideally, Ideally, you’ll have at least a Level 3 qualification in Electrical/related field (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and experience in teaching young people, although demonstrable industry experience that can be applied in the classroom is highly valued within our department.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Closing Date : 4 th October 2026 (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact [e-mail]

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

Vacancy Documents

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