Plumbing and Gas Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Teachers' Pension Scheme or LGPS

Medicash healthcare plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Support to gain teaching qualification

Leadership pathways and cross-depart-?

Job summary

The Plumbing and Gas Lecturer role involves teaching apprenticeships up to Level 3, delivering practical and theory-based learning, and assessing progress across college and employer sites. Requires current Gas Safe registration and enhanced DBS check. Suitable for experienced lecturers or industry professionals moving into teaching.

Role covers safety, compliance, and industry developments with opportunities to engage employers and support safeguarding and inclusivity in learning environments.

Qualifications

• Occupational competence in Plumbing and Gas to Level 3 or equivalent.
• Level 2 English and maths.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Teach Plumbing and Gas apprenticeships up to Level 3.
• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based learning reflecting current industry practice.
• Assess learner progress and provide clear feedback to support achievement.
• Maintain accurate learner records and assessment information.

Skills

Industry regulations knowledge

Record keeping

Teaching & communication

Flexibility

Education

Occupational plumbing & gas Level 3

English & maths Level 2

Teaching qualification (or willingness)

Job description

The college's Construction and Building Services team is recruiting a Plumbing and Gas Lecturer to teach apprenticeship programmes, mainly up to Level 3, on a permanent full-time basis. The work centres on practical and theory teaching, assessing learner progress and keeping accurate records, with a focus on safe, compliant work. The post suits an experienced lecturer or an industry professional ready to move into teaching, and it requires working across college sites and employer locations. Current Gas Safe registration and an enhanced DBS check are required.

What the job involves

• Teach Plumbing and Gas apprenticeship programmes, mainly up to Level 3
• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based learning that reflects current industry practice
• Help apprentices develop technical skills, professional behaviours and safe working habits
• Help learners understand employer standards and the importance of safe, compliant work
• Use industry experience to make learning relevant and connected to employer expectations
• Assess learner progress and give clear feedback that supports achievement
• Maintain accurate learner records, assessment information and tracking documentation
• Work with colleagues and employers to support high-quality apprenticeship delivery
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and well-organised learning environment
• Support open events, recruitment activity and employer engagement where required
• Bring awareness of sustainability, low-carbon heating and future industry developments into learning

Qualifications

• Occupational competence in Plumbing and Gas to Level 3 or equivalent
• Level 2 English and maths
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one

Registration & licences

• Current Gas Safe registration

Experience

• Substantial industry experience in plumbing and gas installation, maintenance or related work
• Experience training, mentoring or supporting apprentices, learners or colleagues

Skills & knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, standards and health and safety requirements
• Strong organisation and accurate record keeping
• Clear explanation of practical skills, technical knowledge and safety standards to learners
• Flexibility to support college activity when needed

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
• Ability to work across college sites and employer locations

Nice to have

• Experience in air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps or low-carbon heating technologies

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays
• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on role eligibility
• Medicash healthcare plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health support and confidential counselling
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Support to gain teaching qualifications, plus ongoing professional and industry development
• Leadership pathways and opportunities to step up, specialise or move across departments
• Possible government levelling-up payment of £2,000 to £6,000 for eligible first five years of FE teaching