Lecturer - Course Leader - Electrical Installation

Lecturer
- Course Leader
- Electrical Installation

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Are you already a teacher, or a qualified electrician ready to take the next step in your career? If you have strong industry experience and a passion for helping others develop, this is your chance to step out of the day‑to‑day of the trade and into a rewarding role where you’ll shape the electricians of the future.

In this exciting role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in Electrical Installation.
• Mark learner work, design assessments and create engaging learning materials.
• Monitor learner standards in line with awarding body requirements and collaborate with the Assistant Area Head to ensure an outstanding learner experience.
• Use e-portfolios to track learner progress and maintain accurate digital records.
• Provide academic and pastoral support through Individual Learning Plans and work closely with apprentices throughout their training and assessment.
• Manage and administer allocated units, ensuring all programme requirements are fully met for a range of learner groups.
• Support the Assistant Area Head in delivering Electrical Installation standards.
• Promote Electrical Installation courses through school liaison, open evenings and marketing events.
• Engage with employers to organise high-quality work experience, industry talks, live projects and enrichment opportunities.
• Contribute to quality monitoring, action planning and continuous improvement within the team.
• Mentor colleagues where appropriate and take part in evaluation processes and reporting.

This role gives you the opportunity to use your real‑world trade experience to make a lasting impact, while developing a fulfilling new career in education.

• Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification (or equivalent), including NVQ and AM2.
• Relevant teaching qualification, or willingness to complete one within 3 years of employment (or 3 years from the first available course).
• Assessor Award (TAQA) or willingness to achieve in post.
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Level 4 Award or willingness to achieve in post.
• Substantial hands‑on experience as a practising electrician.
• Strong grounding in the electrical trade with proven, real‑world expertise.

  Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

  Additional Information

  £35,228.44 to £43,290 per year £5,000 Skill Supplement

  Permanent
  - Full-time

  Full-time and part-time opportunities available.