Lecturer Welding - Apprenticeships

South Essex College Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 40 days + bank holidays

Teachers Pension - 28.68% college

Continued Professional Development

Free breakfast at most campuses

Job summary

South Essex College Group is seeking a Welding Lecturer to join the Engineering Department and lead the development of the Welding Apprenticeship curriculum. You will deliver practical and theoretical training across MIG, TIG and MMA welding, aligned to City & Guilds and BTEC units, while mentoring apprentices throughout their learning journey.

The role emphasizes building strong employer partnerships, ensuring quality learner experiences, and contributing to continuous curriculum improvement

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience in welding and fabrication.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in engineering or welding.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Assessor qualification or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe.
• Experience of using digital portfolio systems and online learning technologies.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering an outstanding learner and employer experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment for Welding Apprenticeships.
• Provide underpinning knowledge and practical skills training across welding and fabrication disciplines.
• Conduct workplace assessments and progress reviews.
• Support apprentices in meeting all qualification and apprenticeship standard requirements.
• Work collaboratively with employers to monitor progress and maximise learner achievement.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate learner records using digital portfolio systems.
• Support recruitment, enrolment and retention activities.

Skills

Welding industry experience

Teaching qualification

Assessor qualification

Digital portfolio systems

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering or welding

Tools

Online learning platforms

Job description

The details for the selected vacancy are shown below.

Advert Text We are seeking an ambitious, experienced, and forward-thinking Welding Lecturer to join our Engineering Department and lead the development of a high-profile apprenticeship curriculum area. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience. Our staff are dedicated to providing high-quality education and training that enables learners to achieve their full potential. We are looking for a motivated and suitably qualified individual to join our dynamic Apprenticeship Team and take responsibility for the delivery and development of our Welding Apprenticeship provision. The successful candidate will possess strong industry expertise in welding and fabrication, with the ability to engage and inspire learners across a range of welding processes, including MIG, TIG and MMA. You will be experienced in delivering practical and theoretical training aligned to City & Guilds qualifications, as well as teaching relevant BTEC Engineering units (Units 1, 2 and 3) and sheet metal fabrication. You will bring energy, enthusiasm and professionalism to the role, supporting apprentices to achieve success through high-quality teaching, assessment and mentoring. Working closely with employers, you will support apprentices throughout their entire learning journey, from recruitment and induction through to End-Point Assessment (EPA). You will build and maintain strong employer partnerships, ensure an excellent customer experience, and contribute to maintaining our reputation as a provider of choice for apprenticeship training.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment for Welding Apprenticeships.
• Provide underpinning knowledge and practical skills training across welding and fabrication disciplines.
• Conduct workplace assessments and progress reviews.
• Support apprentices in meeting all qualification and apprenticeship standard requirements.
• Work collaboratively with employers to monitor progress and maximise learner achievement.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate learner records using digital portfolio systems.
• Support recruitment, enrolment and retention activities.

Essential Requirements

• Significant and demonstrable industry experience in welding and fabrication.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering or welding discipline.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Assessor qualification (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe).
• Experience of using digital portfolio systems and online learning technologies.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to delivering an outstanding learner and employer experience.

Benefits

• Holiday - 40 days holidayPlus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• College closure days
• Teachers Pension - 28.68% college contribution
• Continued Professional Development
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only)
• Free parking (after obtaining a parking permit)
• Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, *access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more!* depending on campus

Latest Application Date 18-Jul-2026