Teacher - Electrical Installation (Teaching Qualification Funded)
Leeds City College
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Job summary
Leeds City College is seeking a qualified Electrician to switch into teaching at the Printworks Campus. You will deliver practical workshops and theory sessions for Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical Installation students, supported by a full on‑the‑job training programme and mentoring.
No prior teaching qualifications are required initially; we will fund your Level 5 Teaching Qualification on the job. The role offers a stable, weekday schedule, generous leave, and access to funded professional
Qualifications
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation (e.g., 2360, 2330, 2357, or 5357).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or commitment to achieve shortly after starting).
- Strong practical industry experience and passion for sharing trade knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and support learners.
Responsibilities
- Deliver practical workshops and theory sessions for Level 2/3 Electrical Installation students.
- Support learners to achieve their qualifications and track progress.
- Create modern learning materials reflecting real-world industry standards and sustainable technologies.
- Work with an experienced team at Printworks Campus with mentoring and funded training.
Skills
Education
Job description
Thinking of hanging up the toolbelt? If you are a qualified Electrician looking for better work-life balance, predictable weekday hours, and a rewarding career, Leeds City College wants to hear from you.
Thinking of hanging up the toolbelt? If you are a qualified Electrician looking for better work-life balance, predictable weekday hours, and a rewarding career, Leeds City College wants to hear from you.
If you bring industry expertise, we will fully fund and support you to achieve your Level 5 Teaching Qualification on the job.
Based at our Printworks Campus, you will teach the next generation of electricians in our industry-standard workshops and sustainable tech facilities.
Say goodbye to freezing winter sites, long commutes, and weekend callouts, and join a supportive environment dedicated to your professional growth.
- Competitive Package: Earning potential up to £41,912 (including base pay and ongoing market allowance).
- Government Incentive: New teachers transitioning from industry can also apply for the DfE Targeted Retention Incentive, offering tax‑free bonus payments of up to £6,000 per year.
- Fully Funded Qualifications: We cover the full cost of your teaching credentials while you work.
- Great Hours: Consistent 37‑hour working week with regular weekday hours.
- Deliver engaging practical workshops and theory sessions for Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical Installation students and apprentices.
- Support learners to achieve their qualifications, track their progress, and help them take their next steps into industry or higher‑level training.
- Create modern, practical learning materials that reflect real‑world industry standards and emerging sustainable technologies.
- Work alongside an experienced team at our Printworks Campus while receiving full support, mentoring, and funded training to develop your teaching expertise.
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation (e.g., 2360, 2330, 2357, or 5357).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or a commitment to achieve this shortly after starting).
- Strong practical industry experience and a passion for sharing your trade knowledge with others.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and support learners.
- Teaching Qualification (e.g., Level 5 Cert Ed / PGCE) – we will fully cover costs and give you time to complete this on the job.
- Inspection & Testing qualifications (2391 / 2394 / 2395).
- Assessor Awards (CAVA) or Internal Quality Assurance (IQA L4).
- Previous experience managing group progression or mentoring apprentices.
- Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
- Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- People’s Pension Scheme
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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