Plumbing Lecturer

Plumbing Lecturer

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term

Salary: £150 - £260 per day (Pay to scale)

Are you an experienced trade specialist or FE educator ready to step into the classroom as a Plumbing Lecturer
?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated Plumbing Lecturer to join a progressive Further Education college in Cambridge
. Whether you are an experienced Plumbing Lecturer seeking a fresh environment in Cambridgeshire or an experienced plumbing practitioner looking to transition your industry knowledge into teaching, this role provides an exceptional platform to shape future craftspeople.

You will join a well-resourced construction and building services department equipped with modern workshop bays, working alongside collaborative colleagues to make vocational training practical, engaging, and career-focused.

• Deliver Practical & Theoretical Training: As an impactful Plumbing Lecturer
  , you will plan and deliver practical workshop sessions and classroom theory across Levels 1 to 3 plumbing qualifications.

• Full Academic Ownership: Take responsibility for session preparation, practical demonstrations, student assessment, and constructive feedback to ensure high pass rates and skill mastery.

• Workshop Safety & Standards: Maintain strict health, safety, and environmental standards across all workshop spaces, ensuring tools, pipework rigs, and testing equipment are managed safely.

• Industry Alignment: Teach essential skills including pipe bending, jointing techniques, sanitation systems, central heating systems, and relevant water regulations.

• Student Progression: Support learners of all backgrounds, building their confidence, technical accuracy, and readiness for apprenticeships or industry employment.

We are searching for a skilled, safety-conscious Plumbing Lecturer with strong industry knowledge and clear communication skills.

• Holds an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing & Domestic Heating, alongside relevant trade experience.

• Recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or PTLLS) or Assessor qualifications (A1/TAQA) are highly desirable; industry experts willing to work towards a teaching qualification are encouraged to apply.

• Proven track record of working as a Plumbing Lecturer
  , instructor, or workshop trainer.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical codes and practical techniques clearly.

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).

• Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates from £150 to £260 per day (pay to scale), paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

• A Welcoming College Community: Work within a supportive Cambridge college environment that prioritises staff well-being, teamwork, and continuous professional development.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).