Technical Lecturer - Plumbing. Heating & Gas

Role:
Technical Lecturer
- Plumbing, Heating & Gas

Location:

Tresham College
- Corby and Wellingborough Campuses Salary/Benefits:

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

37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

Permanent
- Full 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, Heating & Gas 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:

• Built Environment & Sustainable Technologies Teaching - Plan, develop and deliver engaging theory and practical teaching across Built Environment and Sustainable Development programmes, with a focus on Plumbing, Heating, Energy Sources and Renewable Technologies.
• Learner Progress, Support & Behaviour - Monitor attendance, progress and conduct, provide timely interventions and pastoral support, maintain high expectations, and build positive professional relationships that help learners achieve their goals and progress into meaningful employment.
• Planning, Assessment & Quality Learning - Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources, deliver differentiated activities, assess and record achievement, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Industry Relevance, Curriculum & Professional Development - Ensure learning reflects current industry practices and real-world applications, contribute to curriculum development and work experience opportunities, and continuously update professional knowledge, teaching practice and relevant qualifications.
• Safeguarding, Inclusion & Health and Safety - Maintain safe and inclusive classroom and workshop environments, promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, enforce health and safety requirements, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with learners.

• Qualifications & Teaching Credentials - Holds a Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating and a Level 3 Teaching Award, with English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent, plus a willingness to achieve PGCE/Cert Ed and TAQA assessor qualifications where required.
• Industry Expertise & Teaching Skills - Brings current plumbing and heating industry experience, up-to-date vocational and technological knowledge, and the ability to plan and deliver engaging teaching across different subjects, learner levels and learning approaches.
• Learner Progress & Quality Experience - Committed to motivating and supporting learners, monitoring progress and intervening promptly where required, while creating a welcoming environment and consistently delivering a high-quality learning experience.
• Organisation, Communication & Digital Skills - Demonstrates strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, maintain accurate records and confidently use Microsoft Office, Teams, Pro Monitor or similar digital systems.
• Safeguarding, Safety & Professional Development - Committed to safeguarding, professional boundaries, health and safety and continuous professional development, with a flexible approach to working arrangements and the ability to work across College locations as required.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE Cert Ed information.

08 October 2026

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