Pipefitting Lecturer

Education Training Collective; Redcar; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pro-Hybrid working

Teachers Pension Scheme 28.68%

Wellbeing programme

Bike2Work Scheme

Job summary

Redcar and Cleveland College, part of the Education Training Collective, invites applications for a Pipefitting Lecturer to join our Government Funded Team. You will coordinate course delivery, monitor student retention and achievement, and ensure high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.

We welcome time-served engineers with strong organisation, IT and problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in a relevant vocational qualification.
• Time-served engineer with excellent organisation, IT and problem-solving skills.
• Welcoming applicants with a 'can do' attitude who are willing to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate course delivery, student retention, achievement and success rates.
• Ensure teaching, learning and assessment are consistent and of high quality.
• Work with wider team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Time-served engineer

Organisation

IT skills

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification

Job description

Job title Pipefitting Lecturer Job reference REQ0001715 Date posted 19/08/2026 Application closing date 31/08/2026 Location Redcar & Cleveland College Redcar, TS10 1EZ Salary E18 - E26 £33,268.48 - £42,165.94 Package Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Teaching and Learning Attachments REQ0001715 Pipefitting Lecturer - JD and PS.pdf Employee Benefits Brochure.pdf

Job description

Who we are?

Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. We are proud to deliver the highest standards of education, offering a full range of vocational courses, higher education, apprenticeships and commercial training for young people, adults, and local employers. As a valued part of our community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to realise their full potential.

We are part Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond’. Join us in shaping the future- we are looking for individuals who are ready to inspire, achieve and share our commitment to delivering outstanding education.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pipefitting Lecturer to join our Government Funded Team reporting to our Curriculum Manager.

As a Pipefitting Lecturer with Redcar and Cleveland College, you will be responsible for coordinating the course delivery, student retention, achievement and success rates whilst working with the wider team to make sure that teaching, learning and assessment is consistent and of high quality.

The ideal candidate will be a time-served engineer with excellent organisation, IT and problem-solving skills. We welcome applicants with a ‘can do’ attitude who are willing to learn and develop.

Applicants should be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in a relevant vocational qualification. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Career Change Opportunity – Train to Teach

Are you an experienced pipefitting professional looking for a rewarding new challenge?

We know the value that industry professionals bring to education and are keen to support talented individuals to make the transition into teaching. Through the Taking Teaching Further programme, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to gain a recognised teaching qualification while working in a paid lecturer role, subject to programme eligibility and funding availability. The programme provides structured support, mentoring and professional development to help industry specialists build a successful career in Further Education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise, inspire the next generation of pipefitters and engineering professionals and develop a rewarding career with an Outstanding college group.

Eligibility criteria apply and support is subject to the requirements of the Taking Teaching Further programme.

Why Join Us?

• Generous annual leave entitlement (43-50 days per annum, depending on role).
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package - Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more.
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work Award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks
• Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight Monday 31 August 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [e-mail] or phone [phone] Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/

*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please