Technical Lecturer - Plumbing

Bedford ESOL; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave

Teacher’s Pension

Professional development

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Technical Lecturer in Plumbing for Central Bedfordshire College’s Dunstable Kingsway Campus. You will plan and deliver engaging plumbing lessons, assess student work, and monitor progress to meet targets and award standards.

You will contribute to curriculum development, deliver enrichment opportunities, and uphold safeguarding and equality policies while supporting student success and progression. Evening provision and inter-campus travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience and ability to plan and deliver lessons in plumbing
• Strong communication and classroom management
• Proven numeracy and IT skills with ability to handle confidential records

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality plumbing lessons and practical sessions
• Plan, deliver and assess teaching activity to meet awarding body standards
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes
• Support student progression, enrichment and safeguarding requirements

Skills

Teaching & communication

Numeracy & IT

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Cert Ed or equivalent

Plumbing qualifications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role: Technical Lecturer – Plumbing

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

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

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Technical Lecturer in Plumbing to join our Construction department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Technical Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Student Success & Progression – Deliver high-quality Plumbing programmes that provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to achieve their goals and progress into employment, apprenticeships, or further study.
• Teaching, Learning & Assessment – Plan and deliver engaging lessons, develop innovative learning resources, assess and verify student work against awarding body standards, and monitor progress to ensure learners meet targets and deadlines.
• Curriculum Development & Quality – Maintain and enhance schemes of work, stay current with industry developments, contribute to curriculum innovation, and support quality assurance processes, course reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Student Experience & Enrichment – Create inclusive, safe, and motivating learning environments, promote equality and diversity, and actively support enrichment opportunities that enhance students’ personal and professional development.
• College Contribution & Compliance – Support cross-campus activities, marketing and recruitment events, collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practice, and uphold safeguarding, health and safety, equality, and professional development requirements in line with TBCG values and policies.

About you:

• Qualifications & Industry Experience – Hold relevant Plumbing qualifications, GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), and a teaching qualification such as Cert Ed, or be willing to work towards these; demonstrate practical experience working as a plumber.
• Teaching & Communication Skills – Possess excellent verbal and written communication, classroom management, organisational, interpersonal, and prioritisation skills to effectively support teaching and learner achievement.
• Technical & Administrative Capability – Demonstrate strong numeracy and IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and maintain accurate records.
• Professionalism & Adaptability – Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, manage changing workloads and deadlines, build strong professional relationships, and maintain a methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility – Uphold The Bedford College Group’s values and policies, particularly in Equality, Diversity, Safeguarding, and Health & Safety; be willing to teach evening provision, travel between campuses, adapt working hours when required, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children and young people.

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

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Interviews to be held: 27 November 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Central Bedfordshire College

Central Bedfordshire College (CBC) operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire. Offering a wide range of modern and professional facilities to prepare students for their chosen career pathway. CBC benefits from excellent transport links and town centre locations, enabling students to experience a high standard of education and training, alongside a thriving social experience.

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 andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,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 MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace 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 thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides 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.