Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Marshfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

37 days annual leave plus 8 bank-hols

Fully paid 2-week Christmas break

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Cycle-to-work scheme

Fully funded qualifications and CPD

Lifestyle discounts, meals, hair &

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a permanent, full-time lecturer in Plumbing & Heating with a strong emphasis on teaching and assessing learners across full-time courses and apprenticeships. The role includes practical sessions in workshops and classrooms to develop industry-standard skills and safe working practice.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 plumbing qualification and gas competency; a teaching qualification is welcomed with support to gain one.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing is required.
• IQA & Assessors Award or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Gas competency

Strong practical skills

Up-to-date knowledge of industry regs

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing

IQA & Assessors Award or willingness to work towards one

Job description

This permanent, full-time lecturing post in Plumbing & Heating at Wiltshire College & University Centre runs across the full year. The work centres on teaching and assessing learners on full-time courses and apprenticeships, mostly through practical sessions in workshops and classrooms. Industry professionals moving into teaching are welcome, and the post suits someone who wants to pass on trade skills and safe working practice. Fit depends on a Level 3 plumbing qualification and gas competency, with a teaching qualification welcomed and support given to gain one.

What the job involves

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

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing
• IQA & Assessors Award, or willingness to work towards one

Experience

• Industry experience in Plumbing & Heating Engineering
• Experience supporting or mentoring others in the workplace or education

Skills & knowledge

• Gas competency
• Strong practical skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulations

Nice to have

• Teaching qualification, with support given to achieve it while working

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• 37 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days, including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms across multiple campuses
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
• Lifestyle discounts, plus discounted meals, hair & beauty and local attraction offers