Plastering Lecturer

Wigan & Leigh College; Leigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Occupational health support

Specsavers eye test vouchers

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is looking for a Plastering Lecturer to teach plastering to students across levels 1 to 3, delivering both practical and theory-based sessions and assessing progress. You will help students build professional standards and craft a consistent, high-quality learning experience.

The role includes planning lessons, marking work with constructive feedback, and supporting students through induction, with an emphasis on employability skills and attendance.

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in Plastering or a related area.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent).
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one with our support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 1 to 3 to help students reach potential and develop employability skills.
• Mark work, provide clear feedback, and guide student progress.
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and monitor progress.
• Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour.
• Keep accurate records of student progress and assessments.
• Act as a Personal Tutor when needed and provide pastoral guidance.
• Support induction, record achievements, and help students plan next steps.
• Participate in Open Evenings, school liaison and subject promotion.

Skills

Student-focused

Organised

Adaptable

Collaborative

Reflective

Education

Plastering qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Teaching qualification or readiness to pursue

Job description

Plastering Lecturer

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Construction

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wigan & Leigh College

Compensation: GBP 31,699 - GBP 42,540 / year

Description

Lecturer A - standard Full-time and Part-time opportunities available - Permanent 37/18/.5 hours a week At Wigan & Leigh College, you'll teach plastering to students at various stages of their training, covering both the technical skills and the professional standards the trade expects.

You'll deliver practical and theory-based sessions, assess progress and help students build the consistency and finish that employers look for.

What you'll do

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 1 to 3 to help our students achieve their academic potential and the practical, employability skills they'll need for their future careers
• Mark work, give clear feedback, and guide our students on how they can improve
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and support each student's progress
• Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour
• Keep accurate records of student progress, assessments, and other administrative duties
• Act as a Personal Tutor when needed, providing pastoral advice and guidance
• Support induction, record achievements, and help students plan their next steps
• Take part in Open Evenings, school liaison and activities that promote your subject area
• Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives
• Keep up to date with developments in your subject and best practice in teaching and assessment

What you'll bring

• Degree or vocational qualification in Plastering or a related area
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent) - you can get this during your probationary period
• Teaching qualification, or you're willing to work towards one with our support
• Up-to-date and relevant subject knowledge that you're excited to share with students
• Confidence with IT and e-learning tools and Information and Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance our student's experience

What you're like

• Student-focused, you take pride in helping our students succeed and build their confidence
• Organised, you effectively plan lessons and assessments and easily manage your workload
• Adaptable, you can respond to changing priorities and work across our sites when needed
• Collaborative, you work well with colleagues so we can deliver a consistent, high-quality learning experience for every single one of our students
• Reflective, you actively engage with your professional development and want to share best practice

Essentials

• You'll need an enhanced DBS check which we'll complete for you if you're successful
• You're committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• You can travel across our sites
• You're flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when needed to support the college

Why work with us?

Time to recharge

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays (depending on your role)
• Family-friendly leave policies

Wellbeing as well as work

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health support
• Confidential counselling
• Specsavers eye test vouchers
• A culture where people look out for each other

Financial peace of mind

• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, buy tech)
• Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme
• Local and national discount schemes

Clear progression routes

• Opportunities to step up, specialise, or move across departments
• Leadership pathways
• Support to gain teaching qualifications

If you take pride in the craft and can teach it with the same attention to detail this is the role for you.

Attention FE teachers: You could be eligible for a government levelling-up payment of GBP 2,000-GBP 6,000 if you teach subjects like construction, engineering, maths, computing or early years. This applies if you're in your first 5 years of FE teaching and spend 50% of your time from teaching eligible level 3 (or below) courses.