Lecturer in Plumbing

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Job summary

Kirklees College is seeking a Plumbing Lecturer to contribute to high-quality curriculum delivery at the Dewsbury campus, predominantly based at Brunel. The role focuses on delivering practical and theory-based plumbing training to students on study programmes and apprenticeships.

You will plan, deliver and assess lessons, develop relevant programmes, and ensure alignment with awarding bodies and quality assurance standards while upholding the college values of kindness, unity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (NVQ or equivalent) in subject area or equivalent ability.
• ACS gas qualification or willingness to undertake within timescale.
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English and Maths A*-C).
• Level 5 Teaching Qualification or willingness to undertake within timescale.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons in classrooms and workshops.
• Assess students according to programme requirements.
• Develop programmes to meet learners and employer needs and QA requirements.

Skills

Gas qualification

Teaching qualification

Literacy and numeracy

Plumbing experience

Level 3 qualification

Education

Level 3 plumbing or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths (A*-C)

Job description

Job Reference: ATR109763
Application deadline: 29/11/2026
Salary: £37,087.00 - £41,746.00

Job Description

Job Title:

Plumbing Lecturer

Salary:

£37,087 - £41,746

Location:

Dewsbury – Springfield Centre

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 Plumbing Lecturer, you’ll predominantly be based at Brunel and your focus will be to make a significant contribution to the effective delivery of the curriculum, in line with the College’s Quality Improvement Strategy and to ensure a high quality and relevant learning experience for all students on the course/s.

Your key responsibilities will be to plan and deliver lessons, based in classrooms and within a workshop environment to students on study programmes and apprenticeship frameworks/standards. You will assess students in accordance with the requirements of the programme, and will be responsible for developing programmes, ensuring they meet the needs of learners, employers and in line with Awarding Body and Quality Assurance requirements.

Ideally, you’ll have Level 3 (NVQ or equivalent) or above in subject specific area (or be able to prove equivalent ability) ACS gas qualification or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale, minimum of Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C), and a level 5 Teaching Qualification or willingness to undertake within an agreed timescale. and demonstrable experience in Plumbing. It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively, engage with young people and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

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 : 29/11/2026 at 11:59pm (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: 8/12/2026

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.