Lecturer Plumbing

Newham College of Further Education; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK seeks a skilled Plumbing Lecturer to join their Engineering and Construction team. In this full-time role, you will teach across level 1 to level 3 plumbing courses, design learning materials, and support students' academic progress. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum Level 3 qualification in Plumbing, relevant industry experience, and a recognised teaching qualification. This position offers opportunities for curriculum development and student engagement, contributing to the college's mission of empowering local learners.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Plumbing or closely related discipline.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching across plumbing courses.
• Design and develop innovative learning materials.
• Support learners' academic progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Motivation techniques

Digital learning tools

Education

Level 3 qualification in Plumbing

GCSEs in English and Maths

Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Plumbing Lecturer to join our Engineering and Construction (ENGCON) team at our Stratford Campus. In this full-time, permanent role, you will teach, assess, and inspire learners across level 1 - level 3 plumbing a courses. You\'ll be a key part of our mission "to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications for local people to lead rich lives and build great careers." As a valued member of our teaching team, you\'ll contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement, and ensure every learner reaches their full potential in preparation for employment or further study.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging teaching, learning, and assessment across plumbing-related courses.
• Design and develop innovative schemes of work, lesson plans, and learning materials in line with awarding body standards.
• Act as a Course Tutor, supporting learners with their academic progress, wellbeing, and future progression routes.
• Contribute to curriculum and course development, ensuring relevance to industry needs and emerging technologies.
• Support student recruitment and progression through participation in enrolment, open days, and promotional events.
• Maintain accurate course and learner records, including attendance, assessments, and achievement data.
• Promote positive behaviour and create an inclusive, safe learning environment for all students.
• Contribute to course review, moderation, and the wider quality assurance cycle.
• Uphold and promote the College\'s safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety policies.

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process

The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Plumbing or a closely related discipline.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or a Functional Skills Level 2.
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent) - or willingness to work towards one.
• Relevant and recent industry experience within plumbing or building services.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality teaching or training in an educational or workplace setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and inclusive learning practices.
• Ability to motivate and engage learners of all abilities and backgrounds.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in using digital learning tools (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, VLEs, etc.)

Safeguarding

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children\'s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

About Newham College

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education. With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough\'s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.