Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineer

Wiltshire College & University; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension

Holiday Allowance

Wellbeing Days

Employee Assistance

On-site Gym

Lifestyle Discounts

Cycle-to-Work

Professional Development

Discounted meals

Hair & beauty

Local offers

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre in Chippenham invites applications for a Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineering. You will teach and assess across plumbing programmes, delivering practical sessions and ensuring high standards of safety and quality. A teaching qualification is welcomed and they'll support you to achieve it.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract, with a salary up to £40,814 plus a pro rata £5,500 bonus, and excellent staff benefits across campuses.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing.
• Gas competency is required.
• IQA & Assessors Award or willingness to work towards one.
• Industry experience in Plumbing & Heating.
• Strong practical skills and up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
• Experience mentoring others in workplace or education.
• Teaching qualification welcomed; support to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess learners across Plumbing & Heating programmes, including full-time courses and apprenticeships.
• Deliver engaging, practical sessions in workshop and classroom environments.
• Support learners in developing industry-standard skills, knowledge, and safe practices.
• Embed current industry practices, regulations, and sustainability in teaching.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding and professionalism.
• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Health & Safety

Education

A Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing

Gas competency

IQA & Assessors Award or willingness to work towards one

Teaching qualification welcomed

Job description

Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineer

Chippenham

Up to £40,814 per year plus a £5,500 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (Depending on Skills, Qualifications)

What We Offer

Salary: up to £40,814 per year plus a £5,500 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme - secure your future with an excellent pension
• Generous Holiday Allowance - 37 days paid annual leave + 8 paid bank holidays
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days - including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support whenever you need it
• Free On-Site Gyms - available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts - savings on retail, travel, tech and more
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme - save money and stay active
• Professional Development - fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
• Additional Perks - discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess learners across Plumbing & Heating programmes, including full-time courses and apprenticeships
• Deliver engaging, practical sessions in workshop and classroom environments
• Support learners in developing industry-standard skills, knowledge, and safe working practices
• Embed current industry practices, regulations, and sustainability principles into teaching
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and professionalism
• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement

What You'll Bring

• A Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing
• Gas competency
• An IQA & Assessors Award or a willingness to work towards one
• Industry experience within Plumbing & Heating Engineering
• Strong practical skills and up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulations
• Experience supporting or mentoring others, either in the workplace or education
• A teaching qualification is welcomed - but if you don't have one yet, we'll support you to achieve it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer?

Make a real difference - and enjoy:

• A healthier work-life balance
• A stable and respected career in education
• The opportunity to shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople
• A meaningful role where confidence, competence, and careers are built step by step

Help learners build the skills that keep homes running and communities thriving.

Inspire skills. Build futures. Teach Plumbing & Heating.

Closing Date: 15/09/26

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.