Practical Instructor - Electrical Installations

Bedford College Group; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A large educational institution in England is seeking a Practical Instructor in Electrical Installations to join their Building Services department. In this role, you will plan and assess practical sessions, maintain workshop facilities, and ensure the highest standards of health & safety. The ideal candidate possesses a Level 3 Electrical Diploma and strong vocational skills, along with a commitment to student development and safeguarding. This position offers a salary between £27,717 and £32,515 plus benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

People’s pension

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to college courses

Qualifications

• Willingness to achieve First Aid and Level 3 Teaching Award if not already held.
• Ability to teach across vocational areas and learner levels using varied approaches.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workshop facilities, ensuring tools and machines meet health & safety standards.
• Plan, deliver and assess practical sessions for individualized learning.
• Monitor attendance, set objectives, and provide feedback for student success.

Skills

Current vocational skills in electrical industry

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Good organizational skills

Education

Level 3 Electrical Diploma or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or Level 2

Job description

Practical Instructor – Electrical Installations

Role: Practical Instructor – Electrical Installations

Location: Tresham College – Corby and/or Wellingborough Campuses

Salary/Benefits: Salary between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum (DOE), 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, people’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, access to college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

UK based contract; requires right to work in the UK. No sponsorship.

About the role: We are currently seeking a Practical Instructor in Electrical Installations to join our Building Services department at The Bedford College Group.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workshop facilities, ensuring tools, machines, and materials are secure, serviceable, and meet health & safety standards.
• Plan, deliver and assess practical sessions and life skills education, creating engaging, inclusive learning opportunities tailored to individual needs.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and achievement; set clear objectives, provide feedback and implement interventions to support success.
• Prepare schemes of work, resources and assessments; contribute to course development, quality improvement and compliance with awarding body standards.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and health & safety; engage in CPD, collaborate with colleagues and support college‑wide activities and events.

Qualifications and experience

• Level 3 Electrical Diploma (2365‑03/8202‑30 or equivalent); GCSE English & Maths (A‑C) or Level 2.
• Willingness to achieve First Aid, Level 3 Teaching Award, Level 3 TAQA and Cert‑Ed if not already held.
• Current vocational skills and experience in the electrical industry; knowledge of latest technology and quality assurance systems.
• Ability to teach across vocational areas and learner levels using varied approaches; deliver courses through multiple learning modes; motivate and inspire learners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to safeguarding, health & safety and continuous professional development; ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Good organisational skills; reflective practice; willingness to work across college sites and adapt to changing work patterns.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interview dates: TBC

Alignment with Vision values

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who together can achieve great things.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better.
• Student Centred – Students are at the heart of everything we do.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity.
• Open and Caring – We care about the well‑being of staff, students, community.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students.

About Tresham College

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. Today the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land‑based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford; The Corby Sixth Form, opened in September 2023; and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community‑based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Legal

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex‑Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.