Lecturer, Plumbing

glasgow kelvin college; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Family Friendly and Flexible Working

PVG Scheme and references

Job summary

Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Plumbing to join our Plumbing and Construction Schools in Glasgow. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching, developing engaging materials and supporting learners to achieve their best potential.

The successful candidate will work with the Curriculum Manager and external partners to deliver curriculum, assess learning and contribute to ongoing professional development, with a fixed teaching commitment and strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Essential: SVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent qualification.
• Essential: Current Domestic ACS certification.
• Substantial and recent plumbing and heating experience (typically 10+ years post-apprenticeship).
• Knowledge of current legislation, building standards, health and safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate technical subjects clearly and engage a diverse range of learners.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and Assessment: deliver high-quality learning, teaching and assessment materials and activities.
• Curriculum Development: contribute to development, review and enhancement of curriculum programmes and resources.
• Quality and Standards: support high standards of learning, teaching and assessment.
• Student Support: provide academic and pastoral support to learners.
• Continuing Professional Development: engage in professional development and improve teaching practice.

Skills

SVQ Level 3 Plumbing

ACS Certification

10+ years experience

Legislation & Safety knowledge

Student-focused teaching

Willingness to gain teaching qual

Education

Equivalent recognised industry qualification

Job description

Lecturer - Plumbing 1.0 FTE/35 hours

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

Department: Plumbing and Construction Schools

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Glasgow

Compensation: £43,402 - £52,247 / year

Description

Lecturer - Plumbing

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team and contribute to excellence in learning, teaching and assessment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Curriculum Manager, colleagues and external partners to provide high-quality learning experiences and effective support to learners. The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of engaging teaching and assessment materials, while supporting learners to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and Assessment – preparing and delivering high-quality learning, teaching and assessment materials and activities.
• Curriculum Development – contributing to the development, review and enhancement of curriculum programmes and learning resources.
• Quality and Standards – supporting the maintenance of high standards of learning, teaching and assessment in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Student Support – providing effective academic and pastoral support to learners and contributing to an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Continuing Professional Development – engaging in relevant professional development and contributing to the continuous improvement of teaching practice.

The post will have an agreed teaching commitment of class contact hours, alongside associated preparation, assessment, learner support and curriculum development responsibilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

Essential

• SVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating, or an equivalent recognised industry qualification.
• Current Domestic ACS certification.
• Substantial and recent plumbing and heating industry experience, normally demonstrated through at least 10 years' post-apprenticeship experience.
• Current practical competence in the installation, testing, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and fault diagnosis of plumbing, heating and domestic gas systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current legislation, building standards, health and safety requirements and industry practices.
• Ability to communicate technical and practical subjects clearly and engage, support and motivate a diverse range of learners.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, digital and administrative skills.
• Willingness to achieve an appropriate teaching qualification and recognised assessor qualification within an agreed period

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE), or another relevant teaching qualification.
• Recognised assessor and/or internal-verifier qualification.
• Recognised qualifications in heat-pump and/or solar-thermal installation and commissioning.
• Recent practical experience installing, commissioning, servicing or maintaining heat-pump and/or solar-thermal systems.
• Knowledge of low-temperature heating design, renewable technologies and relevant MCS requirements.
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring or assessing apprentices or vocational learners.
• Experience delivering or assessing Modern Apprenticeships, SVQs, National Qualifications or other building-services programmes.
• Experience of workplace assessment, digital portfolios, learning platforms and awarding-body quality-assurance processes.

Knowledge:

Demonstrable knowledge of

• Further Education in Scotland
• National priorities for education
• The skills priorities locally

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to provide engaging, inclusive and high quality learning and assessment opportunities that meet diverse learning needs
• Contribute to the development of curriculum delivery
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to initiate innovation and promote change
• Ability to plan effective and responsive curriculum
• Ability to undertake partnership work and raise the College’s profile externally

Experience:

• Ability to provide flexible and innovative approaches to the delivery of the curriculum, including the use of new learning technologies
• Possess effective ICT skills and an understanding of the role of online learning
• Previous experience of individual or group guidance/supervision in a formal or informal setting
• Relevant industrial or practitioner experience in appropriate discipline
• Teaching in a post compulsory education setting and of assessment and moderation in the context of SQA and the National Curriculum
• A relevant qualification required specifically for the curriculum area as identified by the College

Benefits

• Pension | You are encouraged to join (or remain) with the Scottish Public Pension Agency. The Scheme changed from a final salary scheme to a career average scheme on 1 April 2015. You will automatically join the Scheme, if you wish to opt out you should contact the Senior Payroll Officer.
• Professional Development | Access to an extensive range of staff development opportunities and events to support you in your role, helping you reach your full potential and plan for your future.
• Employee Assistance Programme | 24-hour service that supports your health and wellbeing and that of your family.
• Family Friendly and Flexible Working Policy | Access to flexible working, maternity leave, parental leave, paternity leave, adoption leave and other paid leave to support you and your loved ones.
• Terms of Appointment | The appointment will be subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and receipt of satisfactory references.