Lecturer in Plumbing

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; 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 in Huddersfield is seeking a Plumbing Lecturer to join the Construction faculty. Based at Brunel House, you will deliver high‑quality lessons and practical sessions on plumbing courses from level 1–2, including apprenticeships and adult provision, on a full‑time basis.

You will teach and develop programmes to meet learner needs, creating a positive classroom environment and supporting students as they prepare for their next steps.

Qualifications

• Ideally Level 3 plumbing and heating qualification with gas certification or willingness to study and/or prove equivalent ability with demonstrable construction industry experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, engage with young people and demonstrate college values.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop programmes of study to meet learners’ needs across trades.
• Deliver high quality lessons and practical sessions in workshops.
• Create a positive classroom environment and support progression for learners.

Skills

Communication skills

Engaging learners

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 plumbing & heating

Gas certification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Job Reference: ATR102137
Application deadline: 20/09/2026
Salary: £32,938.00 - £43,445.00

Job Description

Job Title:

Plumbing Lecturer

Salary:

£32,938 to £43,445

Location:

Brunel House, Huddersfield

Hours and Weeks per Year:

37 hours / 52 week

Due to the continued expansion of the Construction faculty, we are looking for new talent to join a team that has an ambitious culture and a drive to succeed. We welcome applications from both experience teaching staff trade professionals and looking to start an exciting career in education.

You’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers on full time courses, apprenticeships and short courses. 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 House and your focus will be on delivering creating, driving and leading on high quality lessons and practical sessions in the workshops. You will be working with and established team and delivering on a range of Plumbing courses from level 1-2 as well as on apprenticeship and adult provision.

Your key responsibilities will be to teach and develop programmes of study to meet the needs of our learners in a variety of trades. The successful candidate will create a positive classroom environment by engaging learners and aim to help our students develop the ambition and confidence in their abilities as they prepare for their next step.

Ideally, you will have Level 3 plumbing and heating qualification with gas certification or the willingness to study and / or be able to prove equivalent ability with demonstrable experience in the construction industry trade. 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 : 21/09/2026 (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: w/c 28/09/2026

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.

Vacancy Documents

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