Plumbing Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sefton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

60 days' annual holiday

Teachers' Pension Scheme (employer up

Job summary

City of Liverpool College is seeking a part-time Plumbing Lecturer to teach Level 1–3 plumbing at the Vauxhall Road campus. The role involves planning, delivering hands-on lessons in purpose-built workshops, assessing work, and tracking student progress.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing, teaching/assessing experience, and a teaching qualification or commitment to obtain one. Responsibilities include liaising with the Head of School on programme design, supporting

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing is required
• Assessor qualification or willingness to attain one
• Teaching qualification or commitment to complete one
• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality plumbing lessons
• Use varied teaching techniques to engage students and promote independence
• Create a safe, purposeful learning environment and manage behaviour
• Set and mark work in line with college policies and record progress
• Track students' progress and attendance using college systems
• Contribute to internal and external assessment procedures
• Liaise with the Head of School on programme design and administration
• Support students' English and Maths development within the subject
• Communicate with parents, carers and students during events
• Provide enrichment opportunities to enhance the student experience
• Keep up to date with national subject developments and CPD

Job description

This is a permanent part-time post in the Plumbing Department of the Sustainable Construction & Building Services School at City of Liverpool College, based at the Vauxhall Road campus. The lecturer plans and delivers plumbing lessons from Level 1 to Level 3, sets and marks assessed work, tracks student progress, and supports employers with short assessment courses. The role is 14 hours a week and is taught in purpose-built plumbing workshops with a hands-on focus. Candidates need a Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing, recent teaching and assessing experience, and a teaching qualification or a commitment to complete one.

What the job involves

• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality plumbing lessons
• Use varied teaching and learning techniques to engage students and encourage independence
• Create a safe, purposeful learning environment and manage behaviour, challenging discriminatory attitudes
• Set and mark work in line with College and School assessment policies, and record progress
• Track students' progress and attendance using College systems
• Take an appropriate part in internal and external assessment procedures
• Liaise with the Head of School on programme design, teaching approaches and administration
• Work with colleagues to address students' English and Maths development within the subject
• Communicate with parents, carers and students, including parents' evenings and open evenings
• Provide enrichment opportunities that enhance the student experience
• Keep knowledge of national subject developments current and review own CPD annually
• Contribute to College mission, values and curriculum area strategic objectives

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing
• Assessor qualification
• Professional qualification relevant to the subject area
• Recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to complete one
• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy, or willingness to complete

Experience

• Relevant vocational experience in plumbing
• Recent experience of teaching and assessing on plumbing courses
• Proven experience of curriculum planning, development and delivery in plumbing

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of plumbing provision
• Excellent computer literacy
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Sets high standards for students, colleagues and self

Other

• Engaged in continuing professional development

Nice to have

• Quality Assurance qualification
• Experience of resource-based learning
• ICT qualification
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as Gas Safe
• Experience of assessing students' needs and planning curriculum, including Technology Enhanced Learning
• Understanding of curriculum development to meet employers' training needs
• Understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes

What’s offered

• 60 days' annual holiday plus one wellbeing day
• Teachers' Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 24%
• Employee Benefits Platform with retail discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
• Health Assured employee assistance programme, available 24/7
• Free eye test voucher with Specsavers and free flu vaccinations
• Interest-free loans for annual Merseytravel and Merseyrail travel passes
• Flexible working options depending on business need
• Formal and informal professional development, plus free use of sports and fitness facilities