Technical Lecturer - Plumbing

Role: Technical Lecturer – Plumbing

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications,
plus up to a £10,000 market supplement
, 45 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 29.6 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Part 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.

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:

• Teaching, Learning & Student Achievement – Deliver high‑quality teaching, assessment and verification across a range of programmes, supporting learners to achieve their potential and succeed.
• Curriculum Planning & Innovative Delivery – Develop up‑to‑date schemes of work and engaging learning materials, contributing proactively to curriculum development and innovative teaching practice.
• Assessment, Progress & Quality Assurance – Monitor learner progress, provide effective feedback, meet awarding body standards and contribute to quality assurance and course review processes.
• Learner Support, Tutorials & Enrichment – Provide individual and group tutorial support, promote positive behaviour and enhance learning through employer engagement and enrichment activities.
• Leadership, Collaboration & Professional Practice – Support curriculum leadership, mentor colleagues, contribute to recruitment and team activities, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD standards.

• Qualifications & Plumbing/Gas Expertise – Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing & Heating with Gas Safe certifications (e.g. CCN1, CKR1) and assessor qualification, supported by strong industry experience and specialist knowledge.
• Teaching, Assessment & Programme Delivery – Experienced delivering and assessing Plumbing programmes across Levels 1–3, ensuring engaging teaching and high learner achievement.
• Curriculum Knowledge & Industry Standards – In‑depth understanding of current qualifications (e.g. 9189, 6035, 7202, 8202) and evolving industry practices, including energy efficiency and water regulations.
• Organisation, Communication & Team Collaboration – Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, able to meet deadlines, build strong relationships and contribute effectively within cross‑college teams.
• Professional Values, Compliance & Continuous Development – Committed to safeguarding, health & safety and CPD, maintaining high standards, supporting inclusive learning environments and working flexibly across sites.

• 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.

Successful candidates will also be subject to thorough vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.