Plumbing Lecturer : Cambridge

TipTopJob; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Randstad Education in Cambridge is seeking a Plumbing Lecturer to deliver practical workshop sessions and classroom theory across Levels 1 to 3. You will take academic ownership, preparing sessions, conducting demonstrations, assessing learners, and giving constructive feedback.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Domestic Heating, with a teaching qualification or willingness to work toward one, and an Enhanced DBS. Competitive daily rates from GBP150 to GBP260 are offered.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious Plumbing Lecturer with strong industry knowledge.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing and Domestic Heating.
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, DTLLS, or PTLLS) or Assessor qualifications desirable; willing to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theoretical training across Levels 1–3 plumbing qualifications.
• Take academic ownership: session prep, demonstrations, assessment, and feedback.
• Maintain workshop safety and standards across all spaces.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Strong communication

Industry knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Domestic Heating

Job description

Plumbing Lecturer

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full:Time / Long:Term

Salary: GBP150 : GBP260 per day (Pay to scale)

Are you an experienced trade specialist or FE educator ready to step into the classroom as a Plumbing Lecturer?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated Plumbing Lecturer to join a progressive Further Education college in Cambridge. Whether you are an experienced Plumbing Lecturer seeking a fresh environment in Cambridgeshire or an experienced plumbing practitioner looking to transition your industry knowledge into teaching, this role provides an exceptional platform to shape future craftspeople.

You will join a well:resourced construction and building services department equipped with modern workshop bays, working alongside collaborative colleagues to make vocational training practical, engaging, and career:focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Practical and Theoretical Training: As an impactful Plumbing Lecturer, you will plan and deliver practical workshop sessions and classroom theory across Levels 1 to 3 plumbing qualifications.
• Full Academic Ownership: Take responsibility for session preparation, practical demonstrations, student assessment, and constructive feedback to ensure high pass rates and skill mastery.
• Workshop Safety and Standards: Maintain strict health, safety, and environmental standards across all workshop spaces, ensuring tools, pipework rigs, and testing equipment are managed safely.
• Industry Alignment: Teach essential skills including pipe bending, jointing techniques, sanitation systems, central heating systems, and relevant water regulations.
• Student Progression: Support learners of all backgrounds, building their confidence, technical accuracy, and readiness for apprenticeships or industry employment.

Candidate Profile

• We are searching for a skilled, safety:conscious Plumbing Lecturer with strong industry knowledge and clear communication skills.
• Holds an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing and Domestic Heating, alongside relevant trade experience.
• Recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, DTLLS, or PTLLS) or Assessor qualifications (A1/TAQA) are highly desirable; industry experts willing to work towards a teaching qualification are encouraged .
• Proven track record of working as a Plumbing Lecturer, instructor, or workshop trainer.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical codes and practical techniques clearly.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).

What We Offer

• Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates from GBP150 to GBP260 per day (pay to scale), paid weekly, alongside access to Randstads wide:ranging benefit schemes.
• A Welcoming College Community: Work within a supportive Cambridge college environment that prioritises staff well:being, teamwork, and continuous professional development.
• Referral Scheme: Earn a GBP300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T and Cs apply).