An excellent opportunity for a Lecturer in Plumbing to join our team.

About Us:

Playing a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Lecturer in Plumbing – The Role:

Within our Construction & The Built Environment Faculty, we have a great opportunity for a Lecturer in Plumbing to join our team.

You will be responsible for delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment on our Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Plumbing courses.

In the role you will prepare schemes of work, lesson and assessment plans, and contribute with active enthusiasm to the wider enrichment of students. This will include supporting pastoral needs, participating in parents and open evenings, working with the community on live projects and external exhibitions, organising study trips and where relevant.

Enabling learners to maximise their potential, you will ensure your resource materials and teaching reflect best practice contributing to the quality of provision as measured by retention, attendance, success rates, progression, final grades, and value added.

Lecturer in Plumbing– Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging lectures, practical sessions, and workshops in Plumbing and Heating Engineering.
Develop and update course materials to reflect industry advancements and best practices.
Provide constructive feedback and support to students to enhance their learning experience.
Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching methods and curriculum development.
Actively participate in student recruitment, enrolment activities, and open days to promote the Plumbing & Heating Engineering programs.

Lecturer in Plumbing – You

We are seeking candidates who hold:

Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing.
IQA & Assessors Award or a willingness to work towards one.
A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
Level 2 (GCSE A-C) in English and Maths or a willingness to work towards them.
Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and technologies.

Lecturer in Plumbing – Benefits

- Competitive salary

- 37 days annual leave for Academic Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period

- Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

- Discounts with a wide variety of retailers

- Free onsite car parking

Lecturer in Plumbing – Application Process:

We follow Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Plumbing opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.