Teacher - Electical Installations

East Sussex College Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive FE salary

Generous annual leave

Pension

Funded teaching qualifications and PG

Career development opportunities

Job summary

East Sussex College Group in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced electrician to transition into teaching. You will deliver practical electrical installation lessons to a diverse learner group and join a specialist team across trade areas.

We welcome industry professionals at any career stage and offer funded teacher development. Roles can be full-time or part-time; salary ranges £30,000–£42,000 with a competitive FE package and strong pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Recent, relevant industry experience.
• Level 2 Electrical Installations (Essential).
• Level 3 Electrical Installations (Desirable).
• Assessor and/or IQA qualification (Desirable).
• Open to industry professionals with no or limited teaching experience; funded teacher development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, engaging electrical installation lessons to a diverse range of learners.
• Join a specialist teaching team, contributing across all trade areas.
• Support and guide students through the tutorial programme.
• Deliver learning across Level 1 to Level 3 programmes.

Skills

Recent, relevant industry experience

Education

Level 2 Electrical Installations

Level 3 Electrical Installations

Assessor and/or IQA qualification

Job description

Have you ever considered moving into teaching from the trades?

Do you want to spark excitement in the next generation of electricians?

Join East Sussex College as part of our Construction and Trades team, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity to pass on your industry expertise, inspire learners, and be part of a supportive, specialist teaching team delivering high-quality electrical training across multiple levels.

This exciting role will include:

• Delivering practical, engaging electrical installation lessons to a diverse range of learners
• Joining a specialist teaching team, contributing across all trade areas
• Supporting and guiding students through the tutorial programme
• Delivering learning across Level 1 to Level 3 programmes

If you can demonstrate the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Recent, relevant industry experience
• Level 2 Electrical Installations (Essential)
• Level 3 Electrical Installations (Desirable)
• Assessor and/or IQA qualification (Desirable)
• For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no or limited teaching experience. We are able to offer teacher development and funded qualifications to support your transition into teaching.

• Closing date: Ongoing
• Interview Date: Ongoing

College location: Based at our Eastbourne Campus.

Annual salary: Circa £30,000 - £42,000 Full Time Earnings.

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: We have full time hours available but would welcome part time workers, to enable candidates to maintain their business/industry experience.

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [e-mail]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity - Respect - Opportunity - Unity - Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [e-mail] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.