Lecturer - Plumbing

We have an excellent opportunity to join our thriving and expanding Construction department as a Plumbing Lecturer to deliver innovative, high learning value and financially efficient programmes to learners.

The successful candidate will work with the Head of Department (HOD) and wider management team to develop the next generation of talent by delivering an outstanding student experience across the provision.

• Teach on courses specified by the management team in and out of College premises
• Assist the management team in delivering high learning value, financially efficient programmes (including physical resource management) and lead on innovation and efficiency in the delivery of learning
• Be responsible for students academic progress, wellbeing, behaviour management and careers and pastoral guidance throughout their learning journey
• Seek out and respond to the student voice seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning
• Help students develop modern, safe working practices and behaviours in both technical (vocational skills) and employability skills
• Participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring, profiling and assessment of students
• Proactively develop and promote close links with employer/industry partners
• Create enriching, effective and inspirational programmes of learning that expose our students to real‑life work experiences including on and off campus
• Treat students as individuals and develop personalised learning plans that drive their progress in learning, scaffold them to meet and exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality‑focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Relevant industry and/or vocational experience in the subject specialism being taught - Plumbing

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Plumbing

A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards a qualification.*

GCSE 4 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths and English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

• If you do not hold a recognised teaching qualification, you will be supported to undertake one. You must agree to complete this within two years of employment.

A proven track record of industry practice, demonstrating personal achievement and professionalism.

Leading partnership work with external stakeholders to deliver projects, trips, visits and employer engagement.

Theoretical and practical knowledge to teach a range of topics within specified subject area.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can‑do attitude and desire for continuous self‑improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

• Generous annual leave entitlement equivalent to 44 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2‑week Christmas closure
• Teachers Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive…